The transition away from fossil fuels is as much about democratic resilience as it is about energy. Steve Patterson explores the “political whiplash” of shifting national policies and the enduring struggle to protect community heritage from the erosion of both physical landscapes and institutional norms.
Our study examines which communication styles, topics, and tones were at the center of the 2025 federal election campaign’s hot phase on social media.
The CDU/CSU and SPD parties have reached an agreement in the exploratory talks at a remarkable speed to create a special fund for infrastructure and to provide a far-reaching opportunity to increase defense spending beyond the limits of the debt brake. How should these proposals be assessed? What needs to be considered for the sustainable success of this modernization agenda? These questions were discussed on March 7, 2025, in a background roundtable with experts.
Involving young people in climate foreign policy
A comparative analysis of the EU elections 2024
We investigate how political actors can become more successful online
Progressive parties swiftly need to turn the dial, Florian Ranft states in The Guardian. The attention needs to be moved from simply despising the enemies of democracy to what people really expect.
Analysis of European Parliament election programmes and electoral campaigns, focusing on key member states in a comparative perspective.
Democratic negotiation processes in the course of the energy transition and transformation.
The Program offers young climate leaders opportunities to grow, develop skills and make connections across Europe.
Online platform that empowers civil society actors across Europe
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