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Doubling Down, not Backing Down

Defending the EU’s Digital Sovereignty in the Trump Era

Over the past months, the EU and various member states have faced relentless attacks from U.S. tech billionaires. The EU has been accused by these corporations of censorship and unfairly targeting U.S. tech platforms with enforcement actions described as “tariffs”. Ceding the playing field to Big Tech in fear of retaliation from Trump will not lead to peaceful or productive relations between the EU and the U.S. The EU must double down on enforcement, ensuring ongoing investigations progress while considering bans on market access, corporate breakups, and trade restrictions.

Dr Pencho Kuzev, Max van Thun, Georg Riekeles
February 27, 2025
Monitor
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Analysis of the Bundestag election in Germany on 23 February 2025

Detailed results of the Bundestag election, key determinants of the election outcome, voter migration, and social structure of the electorate.

The CDU/CSU wins the Bundestag election and becomes the strongest parliamentary group. The election analysis explains the result in comparison to the 2021 Bundestag election and looks at voter migration and the main reasons for the election result. Based on the election day polls and surveys in the run-up to the election, the importance of the assessments of top candidates, party competences and political issues for the election result is explained.

Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
February 24, 2025
Monitor Election and Social Research
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Political Attitudes towards Climate Protection, Migration and the Welfare State

Growing Differences between Voter Groups – Results from Representative Surveys on Political Positions among the German Population

Representative results on political attitudes show how social positions on immigration, climate protection and the welfare state have changed. Has the political climate of opinion shifted? How strong are the polarisation tendencies in German society? Does an increased AfD electorate now represent more moderate positions on average? Exciting developments can be observed with regard to party supporters, which could shape current voting behaviour.

Dominik Hirndorf
December 6, 2024
Monitor
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Good Feelings, bad feelings

Representative survey on party images and feelings triggered by parties

Using a representative survey, the study analyses which political terms are associated with which parties. Furthermore, this study analyses which parties trigger certain feelings such as fear or outrage, but also trust and confidence. Both aspects of the perception of parties have already been analysed in previous surveys (2018 and 2020), meaning that a comparison over time is possible for some of the terms and feelings. This makes it possible to trace changes and constancy in party images in 2024.

Dr. Sabine Pokorny
November 27, 2024
Monitor Election and Social Research
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Indonesia’s Climate Policy: Lost in Translation?

Dependency, Governance, and Communication in Climate Policy

Indonesia has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, but it faces substantial challenges in reaching this goal. The country is heavily reliant on coal, both for its electricity generation and export earnings. Phasing out fossil fuels and enhancing climate action will require a comprehensive approach that integrates national policies with local implementation, overcomes financial and structural barriers, and builds on international cooperation. It will further be crucial to foster a deeper climate awareness at all levels.

Linda Yanti Sulistiawati
November 25, 2024
Sustainability Monitor
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Colombia’s Energy Transition

Between Export Dependency and High Ambitions

Colombia’s economy is heavily reliant on the extraction of natural resources. The export of coal, in particular, serves as an important source of income for the country, posing substantial challenges in light of the envisioned energy transition. Implementing a non-gradual and accelerated transition away from fossil fuels carries a certain risk for the Colombian economy and society. Therefore, it is essential to support the transition with reindustrialisation policies and export diversification the necessary stability for the country.

Eduardo Pastrana Buelvas, Vanessa Torres Alonso
November 22, 2024
Sustainability Monitor
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Kazakhstan’s Energy Transition

Tackling the Challenges on Kazakhstan’s Path to Carbon Neutrality

Kazakhstan is the first Central Asian country to set ambitious targets for renewable energy and carbon neutrality. This makes Kazakhstan a pioneer in the region’s energy transition, but the country faces significant challenges. Despite the progress made so far, there is a need for profound sectoral reforms, effective carbon pricing, and the right balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility to achieve a sustainable and low-carbon future in the long term.

Tatiana Lanshina, Yana Zabanova
November 19, 2024
Sustainability Monitor
Johnny Ryan

Creating the Space for Competitive & Resilient Digital Europe

Streamline Enforcement or Risk Prosperity and Safety

Europe has developed a powerful regulatory toolbox to address digital challenges. For Europe’s SMEs and startups to scale up, it is not enough to invest in our infrastructure and innovation. We must clear space in the market. The effective enforcement of EU law against large, non-European companies is crucial. A taskforce of Chief Enforcement Officers with an overarching commission approach could deploy enforcement instruments strategically and coherently – without the need to further legislate.

Dr Johnny Ryan, Dr Pencho Kuzev, Felix Kartte
November 19, 2024
Monitor
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Nigeria’s Energy Transition

Approaches for an efficient and pragmatic energy transition and climate protection

Africa’s largest economy is rich in both fossil fuel and renewable energy resources. Nonetheless, the country is faced with severe energy access deficits, stifling its economic growth, industrialisation, and sustainable development. A just and efficient transition to a sustainable energy system requires a combination of political, technological and financial measures. The goal is to ensure fairness, inclusivity and alignment with national priorities in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Chigozie Chigozie Nweke-Eze
November 18, 2024
Sustainability Monitor
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Increased interest in Europe

Results from representative surveys on European political attitudes after the European elections

The study analyses how the Germans' attitudes towards the European Union have changed. How has trust in the EU developed? To what extent is the EU associated with peace, security, prosperity and strength in the world? Which voting motives were particularly important for the decision to vote for a specific party in the European elections and do the voting motives differ compared to the last Bundestag elections? The results of the study confirm the positive attitude of Germans towards the European Union that previous studies by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation have already shown.

Dr. Sabine Pokorny
November 12, 2024
Monitor Election and Social Research
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