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“It's all been proven”

Results from representative and qualitative surveys on conspiracy theories in Germany

Our study shows how widespread conspiracy theories are among the German population. In which groups of the population does approval turn out to be higher? Which party supporters stand out? Which conspiracy theories are anchored in people's minds and how? Which conspiracies have been solidified by the Corona pandemic? What does it mean when people are immersed in the world of conspiracy theories? Analysis of representative survey data and qualitative in-depth interviews sheds light on these questions.

Dr. Viola Neu
August 5, 2023
Monitor Election and Social Research
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Germany's new China Strategy: Going with the wind

Some thoughts and reflections

On July 13 the German government published its first China strategy. In a nutshell it is a plea to German businesses to diversify their supply chains in time to avoid economic collateral damage in times of geopolitical tension. The paper, which is available both, in German and English,wants to send a signal to Beijing as well as to German partners in Europe and the world: We have come to understand, first, that the world is fundamentally changing; second, that this is directly related to China's domestic and foreign policy actions; and third, that the conclusion has been drawn that we need to be prepared for potential conflicts and growing divergences in our relations with Beijing. It remains open, however, whether, how and to what extent the federal government will provide financial resources to implement the intended policy directions. The strategy does not provide for adjustments to existing structures. Thus, it remains difficult for the German government to bring coherence to its China policy.

David Merkle, Leon Mosbacher
July 28, 2023
Monitor
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Anti-Semitic Attitudes in Germany

Representative survey on the prevalence of anti-Semitic Attitudes in the German Population

Our study shows how widespread anti-Semitic attitudes are among the German population. In which population groups does approval turn out to be higher? What is the relationship between attitudes in the area of anti-Semitism and extremism or conspiracy beliefs? Which party supporters stand out? The analysis of representative survey data and qualitative in-depth interviews sheds light on these questions.

Dominik Hirndorf
July 25, 2023
Monitor
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Redemption of the Staatsleistungen

Suggestion for the fulfillment of the constitutional duty to redeem the Staatsleistungen under Article 140 Basic Law in conjunction with Article 138 (1) Weimar Constitution

The constitutional mandate to redeem the Staatsleistungen under Article 140 of the Basic Law in conjunction with Article 138 (1) of the Weimar Constitution has not yet been fulfilled, despite the intention of the current governing coalition. Various approaches are conceivable as to how this essentially fiscal task can be appropriately realized.

Prof. Dr. Michael Germann
July 18, 2023
Monitor
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Deep-Sea Mining

Balancing resource opportunities with the ecological risks

Rising demand for critical raw materials is increasingly moving the focus to the deep sea realm with its vast mineral wealth. Mining is controversial, however, as there are fears of severe environmental damage. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is currently developing rules to regulate mineral extraction. Germany advocates avoiding deep-sea mining until risks have been sufficiently researched and appropriate mining rules elaborated.

André Algermißen
July 7, 2023
Sustainability Monitor
IMAGO / Bernd Elmenthaler

The missed opportunity: An analysis does not make a strategy

German Federal government publishes first national security strategy

Following the White Paper of the Federal Ministry of Defense from 2016, the German Federal Government has now published a comprehensive national security strategy – for the first time ever. The Federal Foreign Office was in charge, other ministries as well as the Federal Chancellery were closely involved in the development process. The National Security Strategy published on June 14, 2023 comes at a time of multiple crises and conflicts: Russia is not only attacking Ukraine, but is directing its aggression against the entire free democratic world. Does the national security strategy reach all aims?

Dr. Christina Catherine Krause
June 16, 2023
Monitor
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A conversation about "God and the world" with Thomas Rachel MdB

A look at current challenges in religion and politics before the Evangelical Church Congress 2023 in Nuremberg.

From 7 - 11 June, the Protestant Church Congress will take place in Nuremberg under the slogan "NOW is the TIME". We will be talking about "God and the world" with Thomas Rachel MdB, former Parliamentary State Secretary and spokesperson on church policy for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group.

Patricia Ehret
June 5, 2023
Monitor
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Is politics worthwhile on TikTok?

Empirical Study on the Use of TikTok and Political Information on the Platform

TikTok is widespread and popular among young people. A qualitative study by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung explores how young individuals use the app and navigate political information on it. TikTok is primarily an entertainment app where political information is accepted mainly in the form of entertainment. The study discusses whether and in what ways political actors and political education can utilize the platform.

Dr. Jochen Roose
May 26, 2023
Monitor
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Digital voting at last! The Social Election 2023

Interview with Peter Weiß (MdB, CDU), Federal Election Commissioner for the Social Election 2023

From April to the end of May 2023, all citizens eligible to vote are encouraged to cast their ballot. Who is allowed to enter the social parliaments is of decisive importance for the future shape of social insurance in Germany. Thus, the course of the substitute insurance funds and the German pension insurance will be actively determined. For the first time in a nationwide election, it is now also possible to vote digitally. On this occasion, we met with Peter Weiß for an interview. His main task was to prepare and conduct the social insurance elections in 2023.

Sebastian Weise
May 16, 2023
Monitor
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Election analysis of the parliamentary elections in Bremen on 14 May 2023

Report on the preliminary final result, the main determinants as well as voter migration and social structure

The election to the Bremen Parliament is characterised by the people and issues on the ground. The SPD consolidates and becomes the strongest force with 29.8 per cent. The CDU comes second with 26.2 per cent and maintains its good result from 2019. The Greens, on the other hand, lose significantly and reach 11.9 per cent. The Left Party remains at the same level as its pre-election result with 10.9 per cent. Based on the pre-election polls, the role of the leading candidates, the most important political issues and party competences for the election result is analysed.

Dr. Jochen Roose, Dominik Hirndorf
May 15, 2023
Monitor Election and Social Research
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