Actually European!? 2025 Published: 19 June 2025 Summary A majority of citizens in Germany have a positive view of the new federal government‘s pledge for a stronger leadership role in the EU, but clearly advocate for doing so in a cooperative manner. These findings come from the latest edition of our long-term study 'Actually European!?' on Germany’s role in the EU. By Dr. Maria Skóra and Georg McCutcheon
Europe is reinventing itself Published: 10 March 2025 Kommentar It's not just about money. We can be the innovative and cultural magnet of the world. That is the strength of democratic and open societies. By Bastian Hermisson
Agroecology: policies that keep soil alive Published: 12 November 2024 Soil Atlas 2024 Agroecology is a response to an industrial model of agriculture that exploits people and damages soils. In Brazil, agroecology is making significant breakthroughs in social and environmental terms. But one thing is already clear: government policy is needed to promote agroecology and confront the agroindustrial model. By Julia Dolce
Why We Are Taking Part in the EU Reform Debate Published: 16 October 2024 Background The war in Europe, the worsening climate crisis, the pressure on liberal democracies and Europe's unresolved position in the global power structure – the European Union is facing historic challenges. ▶ Learn more.
Third-party voters could tip the election against Harris Published: 16 October 2024 Analysis As American voters have become more firmly entrenched in their party affiliations, fewer and fewer states are in contention and the margins of victory are increasingly slim. This year, polls suggest that in the handful of swing states that will determine the race, the winner could be decided by a razor-thin margin. Votes for third party candidates could be enough to tip the election – most likely, in favor of Donald Trump.
Continuity or sea change? What to expect from Kamala Harris on foreign policy Published: 17 October 2024 Analysis No consistent picture has emerged yet as to how Kamala Harris would shape her foreign policy if she ends up being the next US president. Her time as Vice President gives at least some hints on how she might deal with China, the war in Ukraine, and policy in the Middle East. By Teresa Eder
In this fateful year of public climate financing, a quantum leap must be made Published: 18 June 2024 Interview Climate finance is high on the agenda of this year's international climate negotiations. Climate finance expert Liane Schalatek explains the key sticking points and what civil society calls for.
Greens in the EU election: down in the West, up in the East, South and North Published: 11 June 2024 Analysis 2019 was an extraordinary election year for the European Green Party, and it was clear from the beginning of the 2024 campaign that it would be tough to match it again this year. While the Greens lost seats overall, most of the losses were concentrated in Germany and Western Europe, while the bloc was able to pick up new seats in the South and East. By Tobias Gerhard Schminke
Europe before the elections: Questions and consequences for the economy Published: 24 May 2024 Interview Five years after the European Green Deal was launched, Europe's economic strength and security are at stake. What lies ahead for the German and European economy? A conversation with Sandra Parthie and Roderick Kefferpütz.
Actually European!? 2024 Published: 21 March 2024 Summary The European elections 2024 take place from June 6th to 9th against the backdrop of multiple crises. Our study captures the mood of citizens before the election and shows that interest in the European elections is high. By Johannes Hillje and Christine Pütz