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Study: “Diversity Barometer 2025”
Our representative democracy needs to become more representative
When every second person feels unrepresented by politics, it’s time for change. Based on the Diversity Barometer 2025, our democracy expert Dr. Gordian Haas recommends furthering the development of our democracy.
Common Ground
Citizen Participation in the German-French Border Region
In the German-French border region, local actors dared to rethink collaboration. Through citizen-driven participation, a dormant island in the Rhine became the starting point for a new kind of cross-border engagement—rooted in everyday life and shared values.
Common Ground
Cross-Border Collaboration for Climate Resilience: A Tri-National Approach
In response to the floods in 2021, the tri-border region of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands developed a joint climate and health strategy—shaped by citizen input and cross-border collaboration.