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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.

IMAGO / Bernd Elmenthaler

"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.

IMAGO / Herrmann Agenturfotografie

Synopsis European election programs

Comparison of selected demands from the European election manifestos of the 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.

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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.

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Changing political attitudes

Results from three representative trend surveys

The study shows changes in the population's political attitudes between December 2022 and December 2023. How have satisfaction with democracy and trust in institutions developed? How optimistic are citizens about the future? How do citizens position themselves on the left-right axis? And how are these attitudes related to the level of formal education? The study investigates these questions with the help of three representative surveys, each conducted six months apart.

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Enthusiastic, Critical, Unimpressed, Weary – the Germans and Europe

How do people in Germany evaluate the EU? Attitudes on Europe in a representative survey

The European Union is judged according to very different criteria. While some are enthusiastic about how the European idea has become reality, others share the positive view of the goal, but are critical of its current implementation. Still others are only moderately interested in the EU, but suspect benefits for Germany. And then there are the weary, who distrust European politics and could well do without the EU. The representative survey by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung examines the variety of views on the EU.

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COP28: Too Big to Fail?

The World Climate Conference: A Litmus Test for the Paris Climate Agreement and a Guiderail for Future Climate Policy.

High expectations and deep rifts marked this year's COP28 world climate conference in Dubai. Nevertheless, the 198 negotiating parties managed to reach an agreement on the main point of contention, the transition away from fossil fuels, as well as the operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund. Other issues, such as climate finance and adaptation to climate change, received less attention. The most recent Conference of the Parties also witnessed new momentum in negotiations between participating states and the formation of new alliances and groupings.

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Non-Citizen Soldiers in the German Armed Forces

Promises and Pitfalls for the “Zeitenwende Human Resources”

Foreign nationals as Bundeswehr soldiers – fiction or a model for the future? The German debate on opening up the armed forces is still in its infancy and needs a structured roadmap. One thing is clear: the intention, implementation and possible consequences of such a measure must be discussed constructively and open-ended.

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Climate Finance: a Matter of Justice?

How much? What for? Who is going to pay for it?

Although climate finance is always on the agenda at annual world climate conferences, a common understanding of what it means is still lacking. Systemic risks continue to plague financial engagement in the Global South - and the risk of corruption is also mounting with the ever-increasing sums of money involved. The effectiveness of climate finance depends not only on the amount of money committed, but also on good governance and accountable institutions.

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An operational and sustainably equipped Bundeswehr

How Germany is becoming the backbone of Europe's deterrence and collective defence

Russia has once again become a threat to the whole of Europe. This is why national and alliance defence has once again become the top priority for the Bundeswehr and its allies in NATO and the EU. The key to security lies in credible deterrence of Russia. This can only be achieved with a fully equipped and combat-capable Bundeswehr. This goal can only be achieved together with a powerful defence industry.

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The Monitor series deals with one main topic at a time from the perspective of KAS experts and places it in the political and social context on the basis of a few key points.

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The current main topics are “Development policy”, “Sustainability” and “Election and social research”. The contributions of these sub-series are presented for you on separate overview pages in addition to the overall series.