Devastating earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region

An earthquake in Turkey and Syria has claimed thousands of lives and caused severe damage in infrastructure.

Climate protection with the web3

The tokenisation of carbon credits offers new ways for international climate finance.

Voluntary carbon markets give companies an incentive to invest in international climate protection. They are therefore given an important role in view of the increasing global climate protection efforts. However, these markets are characterized by a high degree of complexity, which counteracts their growing importance. Against this background, numerous new applications are emerging in the blockchain-based Web3 that are able to overcome these hurdles via the tokenization of carbon credits. For international climate protection, this could in turn result in completely new ways of improving its financing.

Bias in journalism – the more equal the better?

Media bias: The journalistic profession is homogeneously occupied; is this noticeable in the end product or in the audience's perception?

A significant part of the political spectrum in the population does not see itself represented in professional journalism; this can lead consumers to so-called "alternative media" and polarising providers. Journalistic newsrooms therefore need more diversity of perspective, not only on gender and origin, but also on different (political) worldviews.

Right in the Middle, not out on the Sidelines? – Representation and Participation of Women in Europe

Results of a Comparative, Representative Survey in Germany, Italy, Croatia, Poland and Sweden

In a representative survey, attitudes towards the perception of gender equality, stereotypes and gender roles were examined in Germany, Italy, Croatia, Poland and Sweden. The study shows the perspectives of different national populations on women's representation and participation. The results enable classifications, comparisons and conclusions on strengthening the role of women in politics and society.

Bundeswehr of the Future

Responsibility and Artificial Intelligence

The Russian war against Ukraine has brought the need for a Bundeswehr ready for operations to the public's attention. Besides a debate on equipment, there is also a need to address the digital transformation of the armed forces and the technological developments of the 21st century. In particular, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) interrogates the German armed forces and German society on the extent to which AI can and should be used militarily. What are the possibilities and limits? How should the autonomy of weapon systems be dealt with in the future, and what role do soldiers play in this?

"Rare combination of intellectual brilliance and personal modesty"

Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

In a letter to Pope Francis, Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert pays tribute to his late predecessor.

Communist and Soviet Historical and Cultural Heritage of Eastern Europe in the 21st Century

Joint publication of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Belarus and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies.

Places of Memory: a European Perspective on Overcoming Past Trauma

Joint publication of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Belarus and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies.