#Sustainability

[…] New position paper: Strengthening citizen participation in Europe through civic tech in the age of AI How can citizen participation succeed in Europe amid rising polarization, declining trust, and [...]

[…] Bertelsmann Stiftung has submitted feedback to the European Union on the further development of the European Child Guarantee. We call for the European Child Guarantee to be strengthened so that it can [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] Children’s Conferences: “Future Voices: Now It’s Our Turn!” Children have a right to be heard. Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child requires states to give due consideration 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 [...]