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    10.10.2025

    Germans would value more trustworthy online health information

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    Founder Liz Mohn (center), Andreas Pinkwart, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Liz Mohn Foundation, former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel, Bodo Uebber, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bertelsmann Foundation, and Francisco Belil, Vice President of the Fundación Bertelsmann (from left to right)
    29.08.2025

    Salzburg Trilogue discusses competitiveness issues against a backdrop of multiple disruptions

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    A person holds a small globe in their hands, symbolizing responsibility for the planet and the importance of global cooperation for a sustainable future.
    27.08.2025

    Providing a future for the next generation

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    The image shows a set of gaming accessories on a desk: an illuminated mechanical keyboard, a gaming mouse on a glowing mousepad, a black game controller, a smartphone, and a pair of over-ear headphones. All devices are staged in colorful RGB lighting.
    19.08.2025

    Better harnessing the democratic potential of gaming communities

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    Illustration of three diverse young entrepreneurs in a creative workspace. One person is sitting at a desk with a laptop, another is holding a tablet, and the third is celebrating an idea with a raised arm. Speech bubbles, lightbulbs, and digital icons above them symbolize innovation, communication, and tech-driven collaboration.
    18.07.2025

    How founders with migration ties shape the economy – and what barriers they must overcome

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    Group photo of several participants of the Global Summit of Women kick-off event, including founder Liz Mohn and Daniela Schwarzer, member of the Bertelsmann Stiftung Executive Board.
    04.07.2025

    Global Summit of Women 2025: Liz Mohn welcomes female international leaders in Berlin

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    Founder Liz Mohn (center), Andreas Pinkwart, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Liz Mohn Foundation, former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel, Bodo Uebber, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bertelsmann Foundation, and Francisco Belil, Vice President of the Fundación Bertelsmann (from left to right)
    29.08.2025

    Salzburg Trilogue discusses competitiveness issues against a backdrop of multiple disruptions

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    A person holds a small globe in their hands, symbolizing responsibility for the planet and the importance of global cooperation for a sustainable future.
    27.08.2025

    Providing a future for the next generation

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    The image shows a set of gaming accessories on a desk: an illuminated mechanical keyboard, a gaming mouse on a glowing mousepad, a black game controller, a smartphone, and a pair of over-ear headphones. All devices are staged in colorful RGB lighting.
    19.08.2025

    Better harnessing the democratic potential of gaming communities

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    28.04.2025

    Das globale Dorf mit 100 Menschen / The global village of 100 people

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    04.06.2024

    Towards Transatlantic Coordination on Purchasing and Stockpiling Critical Commodities

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    03.06.2024

    Missions with Impact: A practical guide to formulating effective missions

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    Cover Das globale Dorf mit 100 Menschen / The global village of 100 people
    28.04.2025

    Das globale Dorf mit 100 Menschen / The global village of 100 people

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    Cover Towards Transatlantic Coordination on Purchasing and Stockpiling Critical Commodities
    04.06.2024

    Towards Transatlantic Coordination on Purchasing and Stockpiling Critical Commodities

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    Cover Missions with Impact: A practical guide to formulating effective missions
    03.06.2024

    Missions with Impact: A practical guide to formulating effective missions

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Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook
Senior Advisor Sustainable Social Market Economies
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Frank Frick
Director Sustainable Social Market Economies
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Lucas Guttenberg
Director Program Europe's Future
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Dr. Finn Heinrich
Director Democracy and Social Cohesion
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Dr. Dominik Hierlemann
Senior Advisor Democracy and Social Cohesion
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Ulrich Kober
Director Democracy and Social Cohesion
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Dr. Thieß Petersen
Senior Advisor Sustainable Social Market Economies
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Dr. Sebastian Schmidt-Kaehler
Co-Director Healthcare program
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Dr. Daniel Schraad-Tischler
Director Sustainable Social Market Economies
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Prof. Dr. Daniela Schwarzer
Member of the Executive Board
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Anette Stein
Director Education and the Next Generation
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Eric Thode
Senior Advisor Sustainable Social Market Economies
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Prof. Dr. Robert Vehrkamp
Senior Advisor Democracy and Social Cohesion
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Dr. Regina von Görtz
Director Democracy and Social Cohesion
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Stephan Vopel
Director Berlin Office
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Marek Wallenfels
Director Education and the Next Generation
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Dr. Kirsten Witte
Director Center for Sustainable Communities
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Malte Zabel
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Dr. Dirk Zorn
Director Education and the Next Generation
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Martin Hullin
Director, Network for Technological Resilience & Sovereignty Program Europe's Future
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