#Sustainability

[…] 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 [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] How to defend Europe without risking another euro crisis Europe needs to massively increase its defense spending. We explain how to durably do so without stoking market fears. Europe intends to [...]

[…] Press Release: The Nordic countries and Spain top the ranking of 30 OECD and EU states for their climate efforts, having clearly done their homework. These nations have set ambitious targets for [...]

[…] With the adoption of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act) in 2024, Europe took a decisive step towards regulating AI systems to ensure their safe use in alignment with European values. As [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] Magdalena Lucjan from Poland and Alejandro Baliñas Vieites from Spain have won the NEUE STIMMEN 2024 International Singing Competition. The two talents prevailed in a high-class final concert on [...]

[…] Press Release: Better involvement of and support for young people is essential to creating a healthier, more equitable, and future-proof society. That is the key message of a declaration published by [...]