Values – such as equality, liberty, democracy or solidarity – constitute the normative base of our society. Political debates are often based on competing conceptions causing at times severe conflicts. So what do these terms signify in specific interpersonal and international decision contexts? Which should be prioritised? Events and publications …
The unification of Europe has established something unique. Member states have delegated competences in order to more effectively tackle common challenges. In which policy fields shall we cooperate more closely? And to what extent may every member state preserve its peculiarity? According to which principles are we to self-govern ourself in …
The current migration policy has been shaping the political debate in Germany and Europe. The controversy deeply divides our society and even families. How are we to live peacefully together? Which middle- and long-termed consequences are to be expected, if hundred thousands of people are immigrating? And how can we …
The dream of technologies easing our work has partly come true due to digitalisation. With reference to „Labour 4.0“ an approaching revolution of our working environment is being controversely discussed. At the same time, many people appear to be unsettled by new challenges such as permanent excessive demand or social …
Historically, relations with our second largest neighbour have often been burdened. At last, after a gloomy 20th century we have closely been cooperating in numerous international organisations for many years. From historical perspective, the interpersonal and bilateral relations are closer than ever. However, which disparities should we respect mutually and …
Europe does not stop at the European Union’s Eastern border. In the East of the EU an integration competition has incrementally evolved with severe tensions which launch or deteriorate conflicts. How can relations with Russia be enhanced so that we can peacefully cooperate with each other? Which institutional forms of …
Values, such as equality, liberty, democracy or solidarity, constitute the normative foundation of our society and regulate the way we live together. Typically, political debates are based on competing conceptions of what these values mean, causing controversies and at times severe interpersonal or international conflicts. So what do these terms …
