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News & perspectives
Research in the public conversation.
Commentary and reports on politics, economies and society. Dates remain visible so historical analysis stays in context.
Economy
Commentary
18 August 2026Politics
Commentary
14 September 2026Society
Report
10 August 2026Politics
Commentary
14 September 2026Society
Study
16 August 2022Society
Report
2024 editionMedia
Study
15 February 2026
Commentary
18 August 2026
Economic coverage and the business outlook
Media Tenor compares economic reporting with the ifo Business Climate Index.
Commentary
14 September 2026
Two Conservative Media Systems
A comparison of coverage of Trump and the White House in the context of the 2026 US midterms.
Report
10 August 2026
Shared priorities across political divides
The Common Sense survey explores areas of agreement in Germany ahead of state elections.
Commentary
14 September 2026
Anatomy of a media storm
Roland Schatz examines election coverage relating to Saxony-Anhalt.
Study
16 August 2022
Workplace inclusion through the media lens
Research commissioned by BGW asks how people with disabilities are represented at work.
Report
2024 edition
Freedom Index 2024
A research series on freedom, confidence and public expression in Germany.
Study
15 February 2026
Public service media and institutional accountability
A publication considering journalistic independence and public service broadcasting.
