The team on social policy addresses the dynamism and outcome of change in the German society. Examining areas like the development of the family as a social entity, the team also investigates the demographic processes caused by the ageing of the population. Further issues include imbalances in educational opportunities as well as immigration and integration and their impact on and within the German society. The team analyses structural changes on a scientific base, evaluates from a Christian Democratic perspective, The results are given as recommendations to politics and public.