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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.

Dr. Sabine Pokorny
February 18, 2024
Monitor Election and Social Research
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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.

Dr. Jochen Roose
February 5, 2024
Monitor Election and Social Research
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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.

Veronika Ertl, Philipp Dienstbier, Karin Jancyková
January 10, 2024
Sustainability Monitor
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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.

Konstantin Krome
December 11, 2023
Monitor
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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.

Sabina Wölkner
December 8, 2023
Sustainability Monitor
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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.

Alexander Schuster
December 8, 2023
Monitor
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Cadenabbia Memorandum on the European Cloud Policy

Europe’s Quest for a Sovereign Cloud

Policy makers and civil society have neglected the fact that cloud services are the essential infrastructure for both businesses and individuals. Not only is it the way by which millions of people store substantial amounts of data, use software remotely, or stream music, but it is fundamental to every aspect of the digital economy. The Memorandum identifies some of the factors that have hindered the competitiveness of the European cloud industry. Moreover, the participants of the Cadenabbia Forum within the EU Data Summit make recommendations for boosting EU digital and cloud services.

Dr Pencho Kuzev
December 5, 2023
Monitor
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Forgoing for the sake of the climate?

Representative survey on attitudes toward climate protection and climate-friendly behaviour among the German population

Which age groups and party supporters are particularly concerned about climate protection? Who says they behave in a climate-friendly way in everyday life? Do age groups differ in their diet or in their decision to forego cars and airplanes? Which party following is dominated by meat lovers? Which supporters prefer vegetarian food? The Konrad Adenauer Foundation addresses these and other questions with the help of representative survey data and qualitative in-depth interviews. This much should be anticipated: Some of the results are surprising.

Dominik Hirndorf
November 30, 2023
Monitor Election and Social Research
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The pro-European

Representative survey on attitudes toward Europe in the German population

Germans are considered to be traditionally pro-European. How is this reflected in polling data? Do they want to leave the European Union? What issues should the European Union take care of? Which party is best suited to solve the problems at hand? The study sheds light on these questions.

Dr. Viola Neu
November 9, 2023
Monitor Election and Social Research
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More "Net from Gross"

On the usefulness of introducing an allowance in the social security system

The financial burden of households in Germany continues to increase in light of current crises and challenges. At the same time, experts are warning that without reforms the level of social security contributions will have to rise further in order to compensate for the consequences of demographic change. This would increase the tax burden on low-income households in particular. Could the introduction of an allowance in the social security system make a meaningful contribution to reducing the financial burden on low-income households?

Dr. Felicitas Schikora
November 8, 2023
Monitor
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