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Migration policy

Ukrainian refugees in Poland: strong civil society, successful integration

Integration that relies on community: Poland’s response to Ukrainian refugees

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Social commitment

‘If we don't get up now, it could be dangerous’

Why is civic engagement one of the most important building blocks of a functioning democracy? A conversation.

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German School Award

Copying encouraged!

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Better care, more prevention and AI

For a Turning Point in the Health Care System

How can we make our healthcare system fit for the future? A conversation with Prof. Mark Dominik Alscher. 

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REPCHANCE Europe Study

Persistent Underrepresentation of Immigrant-Origin MPs Across Key European Countries

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Structural racism

When it is not only individuals who discriminate...

Institutional and structural racism is often less visible but just as damaging as racist hate crime. How entrenched racist structures in our societies can be overcome.

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Open letter

Governments, parliaments and courts must protect the freedom of civil society

The importance of civil society organisations for a liberal democracy.

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Social cohesion

Fostering resilience in Ukrainian society

The “Ukrainian Community of Dialogue Practitioners” aims to help people in Ukraine cope with their traumas, strengthen resilience – and prepare society for the post-war period.

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Documenting Ukraine

Showing the human experience of war

While the news informs about the current war events in Ukraine, the individual life reality of the people on the ground often remains elusive. In the project Documenting Ukraine, Ukrainian intellectuals and creatives are working to make these perspectives visible.

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Philanthropy

The support that Ukrainian civil society needs now

A discussion with Daniel Busche (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Orysia Lutsevych (Chatham House) and Markus Lux (Robert Bosch Stiftung).

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Mental Health in Ukraine

“We are helping to break the taboo by saying: It’s OK to seek help.”

Jewhenija Iwanowa works as a psychologist at the a Ukrainian crisis chat. Here, she tells us what is particularly affecting Ukrainians.

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Appeal ‘Stay the course’

A future worth living requires strong climate action and local commitment

Climate expert Tabea Lissner explains why climate protection urgently needs to become a political issue again and what each individual can do.

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Munich Security Conference 2025

The Pivotal Role of Civil Society in Ukraine – in Wartime and Beyond

Our expert Markus Lux on the topic set by the Robert Bosch Stiftung at the Munich Security Conference 2025.

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Migration

How Europe can escape the migration deterrence trap

Deterrence instead of constructive solutions: This credo seems to dominate migration policy everywhere at the moment. In this commentary, our experts Jessica Bither and Hannes Einsporn take a critical look at the current challenges and opportunities of migration. 

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Portraits

Helping Ukraine’s war veterans return to everyday life

After three years of war, there are over a million of veterans in Ukraine, often wounded in body and soul. Here, three of them talk about their experiences.

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Immigration society

Why Islam and Germany Go Hand in Hand

Here are eight good reasons why Islam and Muslims play an integral role in German life.

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Opinion piece by our migration expert

A Dangerous Distortion: The Debate on the Return of Syrian Refugees

Instead of starting populist debates, Germany should develop a constructive vision for the future.

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M.E.T.A - A new program for teacher training

Using AI to shape schools

The M.E.T.A. program by Stanford University provides in-service trainers with the knowledge and tools to support teachers in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their lessons.

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Migrants in Germany

5 Misconceptions about Integration – and What the Facts Really Say

Fact-based arguments for a topic that is often the subject of heated discussion – based on studies from the Mediendienst Integration.

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Inclusive peace

How does diversity succeed in Yemen? And what does that even mean in the Middle East?

The Sana'a Center is fighting for inclusive peace in Yemen despite difficult conditions.

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