#Democracy

[…] The Bertelsmann Foundation North America (BFNA), an affiliate of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, has been serving as a transatlantic bridge promoting understanding between Europe and the US since 2008. Its [...]

[…] The idea of democracy seems simple enough right? Majority rule. But that can be tough to square with American presidential elections. After all, in the 21st century, two American presidents have [...]

[…] Press Release: Liz Mohn, founder and honorary member of the Board of Trustees, says: "I would like to personally thank Werner Bauer for his extremely successful track record and trusting cooperation [...]

[…] After two days of intense discussions, fruitful collaboration, and new insights, we are reflecting on the event [read the conference report here]. One of the most remarkable aspects was the global [...]

[…] At the beginning of the year, stories circulated about supposed bedbugs in Paris hotels, capturing the attention of the European media just as much as the claim made by U.S. presidential candidate [...]

[…] Press Release: We asked Daniela Schwarzer, Christian Mölling and Malte Zabel what is currently on their minds regarding Europe and our work in the program: What do you see as the most pressing issues [...]

[…] Sometimes looking at your neighbours is not enough. Sometimes you must look across the Atlantic to discover something meaningful. The BFNA has compiled everything you need to know about (American) [...]

[…] The governing party Georgian Dream aims to create existential threats to the Georgian civil society organizations (CSOs) and the media to silence critical voices.   The Russian-style Foreign Agents [...]

[…] For three decades the African National Congress (ANC), once led by Nelson Mandela, has governed South Africa. For much of this time, the party could count on the unwavering loyalty its supporters: [...]

[…] Featuring over 70 elections and 4.2 billion voters, 2024 represents a landmark year in political participation. With half of this election super year over, it is time to take stock of past results, [...]