#Sustainability

[…] Through its work, the Bertelsmann Stiftung aims to make democracy crisis-proof and sustainable. Here is an overview of our activities and priorities in this area: Maia Sandu and Michael Otto to [...]

[…] The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) marks a decisive turning point in global development policy. For Europe, it creates both a strategic challenge and an [...]

[…] In her opening speech, founder Liz Mohn reminded participants how vulnerable democracy and peace are in an increasingly divided world. "Europe's history and experiences give us a responsibility to [...]

[…] Press Release: The goal of the climate conference in Vienna is to give local stakeholders – and young people in particular – a voice. Local communities and various interest groups will be included in [...]

[…] In her welcoming speech, Liz Mohn, Chair of the Board of the Liz Mohn Foundation, spoke about the importance of international dialogue, social responsibility, and female leadership in an increasingly [...]

[…] Press Release: Governments across Western democracies face growing pressure to reform. Yet most OECD and EU countries still lack the institutional frameworks and long-term policy strategies needed to [...]

[…] This paper outlines how an effective ECF could be built – and what pitfalls to avoid. The Commission is right to call for structural simplification. But simplification is not an end in itself; it only [...]

[…] Circular Economy Implementing a circular economy in Germany is essential to reducing resource consumption and its harmful consequences, meeting the goal of climate neutrality, and sharply cutting the [...]

[…] Press Release: Growth and innovation as cornerstones of a strong democracy and a digitally sovereign Europe Germany needs to be put back on track for growth and must drive innovation together with its [...]

[…] The European Commission is planning a major reform of EU Cohesion Policy by introducing national envelopes–a more centralised, performance-based delivery model inspired by the Recovery and Resilience [...]