The OECD forecasts a slowdown in German economic growth due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, projecting a mere 0.8% increase for 2023. This figure represents a 0.2 percentage point reduction from previous estimates. The OECD anticipates inflation rates in…
Executive Summary This paper examines the implications of China’s burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) industry on Europe’s automotive sector, particularly in the context of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As China strategically invests in these regions, it poses significant…
Executive Summary This study investigates the prevalence and determinants of occupational depression among production workers in a beverage processing factory in East Java, Indonesia. Utilizing a cross-sectional mixed-methods approach, the research identifies significant associations between various work-related stressors—specifically quantitative overload,…
Executive Summary This paper critically examines the recent amendments to Polish asylum law, particularly the legal framework established by the law of 21 February 2025, which restricts the right to apply for international protection at the Polish-Belarusian border. The analysis…
The German government has introduced a comprehensive measures package aimed at revitalizing the ailing chemical sector, collaborating with employers and unions. The ‘Chemistry Agenda 2045’ includes initiatives such as reduced electricity costs through state-subsidized industrial electricity pricing and expanded compensation…
The Turkish Community in Germany (TGD) has condemned comments made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding violence against women, accusing him of political exploitation. TGD Chair Mehtap Caglar stated that Merz’s remarks, which suggested a significant portion of violence originates from…
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner sucht einen TikTok-Referenten mit einem Gehalt von bis zu 8000 Euro pro Monat, trotz der Sparmaßnahmen der Bundesregierung. Recherchen der WELT zeigen, dass Klöckners Suche nach einem Social Media-Experten kein Einzelfall ist. Mehrere Bundesbehörden haben ähnliche Stellen…
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann has retracted her application for the leadership of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) to endorse Henning Höne, who announced his candidacy in the F.A.Z. Strack-Zimmermann’s decision follows her assessment that a two-thirds majority for a dual leadership structure…
Executive Summary This briefing paper explores the intricate relationship between feminism and social inclusion, emphasizing the necessity of an intersectional approach to address the multifaceted challenges faced by marginalized groups. By synthesizing diverse case studies from Senegal, Namibia, and the…
Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister-President Manuela Schwesig have called for a collaborative ‘Pact for Germany’ to address the ongoing economic crisis, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support from politics, businesses, and unions. During a discussion hosted by regional…
