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Bertelsmann Stiftung

19.03.2024 - 08:00

Gütersloh (ots) - The quality of democracy in developing and transformation countries has been in steady decline over the past 20 years. The latest findings of the Transformation Index of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, now in its tenth edition, show ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

28.02.2024 - 08:00

Large majority recognises disinformation as danger to democracy

Gütersloh/Berlin (ots) - The German population is concerned about disinformation being disseminated deliberately over the internet. They fear that political opinions and elections are being influenced in this way. The political class, civil society ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

15.02.2024 - 08:00

Two years of war in Ukraine: EU citizens back joint defence policy

Gütersloh (ots) - The situation for Ukraine is deteriorating in the 2024 election year in the EU and US. While a majority continues to support aid to Ukraine in both the EU and in Germany, this applies primarily to supporters of centrist parties. ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

06.02.2024 - 08:00

Young People in Germany have Trust in Democracy and in the EU

Gütersloh (ots) - The 18 to 30 generation in Germany has more trust in the European Union than is the case on average in other European countries. But they lack confidence in the German government and parliament. These are the findings of a data ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

05.12.2023 - 08:00

Energy transition: A boost for Europe's rural regions

Berlin (ots) - More jobs, greater economic prosperity and improved economic cohesion: the energy transition promises to boost rural EU regions in particular. These will benefit from the further expansion of renewable energy, while urban areas will ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

30.11.2023 - 08:00

How can dual vocational education be transferred to other countries? Study provides answers

Gütersloh (ots) - Germany’s dual vocational training is considered a model of success - but how can it be transferred to other countries? Professor Dr. Dieter Euler answers this question in a new study "Roadmap to high-quality dual VET" ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

30.08.2023 - 08:00

Majority of German youths see good opportunities in apprenticeship market

Gütersloh (ots) - The mood on the German apprenticeship market has improved appreciably. However, many young people with low school qualifications see their chances of securing an apprenticeship as poor. It remains to be seen whether the ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

10.08.2023 - 08:00

Europeans demand resolute action to counter internet disinformation

Gütersloh (ots) - More than half the EU population doubts the veracity of information on the web. Recognizing fake content and actively countering it comes more easily to those who are young and educated. Almost nine out of every 10 Europeans ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

16.02.2023 - 08:00

A majority of Europeans believe in a Ukraine victory

Gütersloh (ots) - One year after Russia began its war of aggression against Ukraine, 61 percent of Europeans are convinced Ukraine will prevail. But worries persist: 68 percent of respondents see the attack on Ukraine as an attack on all of Europe. ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

31.01.2023 - 11:00

Corruption jeopardizes implementation of sustainable policies in OECD and EU countries

Gütersloh (ots) - Recent findings from the Bertelsmann Stiftung's Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI) show 14 out of 41 OECD and EU countries faltering at corruption prevention. UK ranks 14th in the overall ranking on corruption prevention. ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

08.12.2022 - 05:00

Few German businesses recruiting staff abroad, despite skills shortage

Gütersloh (ots) - Staff bottlenecks in the German economy are on the increase. Staff with vocational training in particular are desperately being sought. Nevertheless, fewer than 20 per cent of companies are employing skilled personnel from abroad. ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

12.10.2022 - 11:00

Green and digital transition challenge Europe's cohesion

Gütersloh/Berlin (ots) - In the future, major European cities and other high-tech regions will pull even further ahead, while rural areas and regions with CO2-intensive industry will lose out. The twin transition - green and digital - that the ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung

05.10.2022 - 11:00

Europeans’ support for Ukraine continues unabated

Gütersloh (ots) - Europeans continue to stand firmly by Ukraine's side. A broad majority supports arms deliveries. The willingness to accept Ukraine into the EU remains high. There is also strong support for the need to become more independent in ...To the press release of Bertelsmann Stiftung