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Policy Atlas ‘Renting, Buying, Living’

An overview of key housing policy measures

The basic provision of housing for people and wealth creation in the form of home ownership are central pillars of prosperity and social justice. The issue of providing adequate and affordable housing is acute. It affects almost everyone and is characterized by a high degree of complexity and multidimensionality. (Socially acceptable) housing must be created quickly and efficiently, because housing policy is social policy, labor market policy, economic policy, energy and climate policy, innovation policy, urban development policy and much more.

December 18, 2024
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panthermedia

International talent for the German middle class

Measures to improve skilled immigration

German small and medium-sized companies face challenges in attracting skilled labor from Non-EU-countries. Despite reforms in immigration law, skilled labor immigration to Germany remains low. What measures and policies are needed to strengthen international talent acquisition in German SMEs?

Caroline Schmidt
December 18, 2024
Facts and Findings
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Research nation China

Partner, competitor and systemic rival

Over the last two decades, the People's Republic of China has developed into a leading technology nation and is on its way to becoming a global ‘science superpower’. Although the systemic rivalry with the People's Republic of China is increasingly taking centre stage in the public debate, such as the dual-use potential of research cooperation, China's role as an important partner should not be underestimated, particularly with regard to the large number of talented individuals and modern research facilities.

Michael Laha
December 17, 2024
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Fachprogramm Frauenkolleg 2025

Frauen gestalten Zukunft!

Das Frauenkolleg der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung ist ein bundesweites Veranstaltungsangebot für Frauen.

December 17, 2024
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Sven Lorenz/RWI

Economic expert Christoph M. Schmidt becomes a new Fellow of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation

The former chairman of the German Council of Economic Experts provides the foundation with impetus for its work in times of economic transformation

With the President of the RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research in Essen and former Chairman of the German Council of Economic Experts, Prof Dr Dr h.c. Christoph M. Schmidt, an outstanding personality will accompany the Foundation's work for a year with an outside perspective for the fifth time. He succeeds the sociologist Armin Nassehi (2021), the security expert Christoph Heusgen (2022), the marine biologist Antje Boetius (2023) and the digital and technology expert Lars Zimmermann (2024).

Dr. Jochen Blind
December 17, 2024
Press Releases
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AI and Elections: New dynamics of digital democracy in Germany

Opportunities and risks for our democratic order through AI in the super election year 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the election campaign. Between innovation and manipulation, the integrity of democratic processes is being put to the test. AI is also marking a new era of political communication in Germany: while parties such as the AfD are using AI for emotionalising messages, others such as Volt are using data-driven strategies for mobilisation. The risks of the technology range from disinformation to the fragmentation of public discourse. What regulatory measures are needed to ensure trust and transparency in the digital age?

Dr. Katja Muñoz, Emma Laumann
December 17, 2024
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IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

South Africa's new government of national unity: progress or stagnation for the country?

An analysis of the first coalition in South Africa in almost thirty years

On 29 May 2024 historic elections took place in South Africa. The African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa’s former first democratically elected president Mandela, lost its absolute majority – for the first time since the end of apartheid thirty years ago. A coalition government had to be formed – a very unusual step in a country used to a previously dominating ANC. So how did the “Government of National Unity” come about and how can its work be judged until now? Is it functioning well or are the risks to this 10-party-coalition too great for the challenges facing the rainbow nation?

Gregor Jaecke, Dr. Christoph Wiedenroth
December 16, 2024
Country reports
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Government Formation in Lithuania

New Leadership Under Challenging Circumstances

After the parliamentary elections in Lithuania on October 13, forming a stable governing coalition turned out to be challenging. The Social Democratic Party of Lithuania (LSDP) broke two of its campaign promises immediately after the elections, drawing significant criticism both domestically and internationally. The process of forming the cabinet was also fraught with difficulties. President Nausėda, through his increased involvement, has notably expanded his influence.

Oliver Morwinsky, Fausta Šimaitytė, Robert Kimmerling
December 16, 2024
Country reports
IMAGO / ABACAPRESS

France has a new Prime Minister

Political instability despite new appointment

On 13 December, Emmanuel Macron appointed the leader of the Mouvement Démocrate (MoDem), a loyal ally of the Macron governments, as the new prime minister. According to Le Monde, Macron had initially offered Bayrou the position of deputy in a government led by Roland Lescure of Macron's Renaissance party on Friday morning. François Bayrou declined and probably threatened to leave the president's coalition. Faced with the possibility of a deadlock and a break with an important ally, Emmanuel Macron finally changed his mind and decided in favour of appointing François Bayrou. He is the sixth prime minister under Emmanuel Macron's presidency. The new prime minister now has the task of appointing a government that, according to Emmanuel Macron, ‘is willing to commit to a period of thirty months and not to dissolve the National Assembly during this time’.

Anja Czymmeck, Max Fricke, Nele Katharina Wissmann
December 13, 2024
Country reports
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Between scandals, election successes and court judgements – the AfD in 2024

A retrospective of key developments such as the the European elections, the party convention in Essen and the state elections in Eastern Germany

For the Alternative for Germany (AfD), 2024 brought success at the ballot box on the one hand, but also new challenges at state, federal and European level on the other. Recurring scandals, right-wing extremist tendencies and legal disputes surrounding the AfD are striking. The categorisation of the party or its branches by the various domestic intelligence services has been confirmed by the courts on several occasions and over 100 members of the Bundestag have filed an application for the Federal Constitutional Court to initiate proceedings to determine whether the party is unconstitutional.

Tim B. Peters
December 13, 2024
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