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Self-determination, criminalization and mandatory counselling

Impulses for Inquiries into § 218 StGB

Since the Federal Constitutional Court's ruling in 1993 and the legal provisions in 1995, the debate on abortion has largely calmed. The current regulation reflects a compromise between differing legal interests, respecting both the autonomy of the woman, as referenced in Articles 2 and 3 of the Basic Law, and the protection of unborn life, as per Article 1 Section 2.

Patricia Ehret
April 12, 2024
Monitor
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Liberalization approaches based on reproductive self-determination and their possible consequences

Impulses in the discussion on § 218 StGB

Self-determination as a fundamental premise for any changes to the criminal prohibition of abortion must be thoroughly examined, taking various aspects into account: These include, for example, the suitability for reality of a required self-determined decision against the background of the causes of pregnancy conflict and abortion. The question of the compatibility of a self-determined decision with any rights of the unborn child must also be discussed again.

Florian M. Dienerowitz
April 12, 2024
Monitor
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Constitutional limits of a reform of §§ 218 ff. of the Criminal Code

Impulses in the discussion on § 218 StGB

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Kubiciel erörtert die verfassungsrechtlichen Begrenzungen einer potenziellen Neuregelung der Gesetzgebung zum Schwangerschaftsabbruch in Deutschland. Durch seine Analyse wird die essenzielle Bedeutung eines ausgewogenen Verhältnisses zwischen der Autonomie der Frau und dem Schutz ungeborenen Lebens, sowie der Wert langjähriger Kompromisse für die gesellschaftliche Einheit herausgestellt.

Michael Kubiciel
April 12, 2024
Monitor
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NATO Anniversary 2024 – 75 Years of Collective Defence

The stakes are high before the Alliance’s anniversary summit from 9 to 11 July in Washington D.C. - what is now required of the member states

75 years after its foundation, NATO is facing an unprecedented series of challenges. The global security landscape is changing rapidly - from the ongoing war in Ukraine to crucial elections on both sides of the Atlantic. The summit in Washington D.C. will not only be a celebration of the past, but also a crucial landmark for the future direction of the Alliance.

Christina Bellmann
April 4, 2024
Monitor
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My First European Election

A Representative Survey about Political Attitudes on Europe among First-Time-Voters

What do first-time voters in the European elections in June 2024 think about Europe? A representative survey shows that they think similarly to the population as a whole. Support for Germany's EU membership is similarly widespread among younger voters as in the overall population. However, younger people associate slightly less "peace" with the European Union and climate protection tends to be slightly more important to them than to all voters when it comes to the EU's political activities.

Dr. Jochen Roose
March 25, 2024
Monitor Election and Social Research
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One who is in debt is not free

A plea for Germany’s debt brake

The discussion on Germany’s debt brake is in full swing. Critics of the debt break accuse it of being inflexible and an obstacle to investments for the sake of future generations. While critics are quick to call for reform proposals, Dr. Marcus Optendrenk, Minister of Finance of the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia, is making the case for the debt brake. Readers of this publication will find out why the debt brake is flexible enough to deal with today's challenges and a guarantee of freedom for future generations.

Dr. Marcus Optendrenk
March 21, 2024
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The digital divide in society

Results from a representative survey on artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has not yet become part of everyday life for many. Elderly and respondents with a lower level of education are particularly unfamiliar with AI applications. The differences are presumably due to the fact that younger people and respondents with a high level of formal education can make use AI in their professional context. Technology, digitalization and AI are not perceived as a promise, but also not as a threat. Abstract With the spread of applications based on artificial intelligence (AI), the digitalization of society has reached a new level. A representative survey conducted by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung examines how AI is perceived and evaluated by the general population.

Dr. Viola Neu
March 13, 2024
Monitor Election and Social Research
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"Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht – Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit"

Between left-wing conservative populism, criticism of the EU and a closeness to Russia

With "Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht - Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit”, a new party is entering the political stage in Germany.

Tim B. Peters, Jost Henry Bertels
March 13, 2024
Monitor
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Synopsis European election programs

Comparison of selected demands from the European election manifestos of the CDU/CSU, SPD, Alliance 90 / The Greens, FDP, AfD, Left Party and Alliance Sarah Wagenknecht

In the following synopsis, the already published election manifestos of various German parties were analyzed and compared along eight content areas and the sub-topics contained therein.

Daphne Wolter, Sebastian Weise
March 6, 2024
Monitor
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Public Opinion on the European Union before the European Election 2024

A representative survey on attitudes on the EU

The European elections are due in June 2024. What do people think about the EU, how interested are they in Europe and which party do they hope will deliver European policy solutions? The representative survey explores the mood ahead of the European elections. The interest in the EU is quite high and tends to be positive. A clear majority is pleased that Europe is growing together. Just under half have confidence in the EU. However, there are also critical voices. Around a quarter do not believe that Germany is better off as a result of EU membership.

Dr. Jochen Roose
March 1, 2024
Monitor Election and Social Research
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