Key Topics

How can we solve the pressing issues of our time?

Our key topics provide impetus, deliver analyses and show concrete approaches to current social challenges.

Find out more about our topics with current events and projects – or discover which issues we have already dealt with in the past.

Confronting Polarisation

Strengthening democracy is in the hands of all of us. We provide impetus and fresh ideas on how to embody and promote real-life democracy.

Strengthening Europe

Crises challenge Europe. Together with our partners, we are committed to a strong, democratic and effective Europe.

Europa stärken

Ukraine & Beyond

We deliberately create spaces for engagement with issues, people and cultures of Ukraine. In addition, we promote reflection on the future of the European Security Order.

Artificial Intelligence

AI affects all areas of life and has become an integral part of everyday life. We see it as our task to lead a discussion about a future society with AI.