German-Israeli Dialog

In recent years, the digital transformation of German society has accelerated, sustainable development, as well as concerns about data protection and usage, now drives the discourse surrounding smart cities in Germany. 

A few decades ago, food sustainability was ignored in Europe, but now it's a major concern. The EU's Farm to Fork strategy is crucial for reaching climate neutrality by 2050, highlighting the need to overhaul the food system.

When online users in Tel Aviv, Mexico City, Delhi today go to their preferred global news website, they are likely to receive a request to approve the collection of personal data, rather than have such information collected by default. This relatively new data protection mechanism has little to do with regulations in these users’ jurisdictions. Rather, it is a result of the EU’s GDPR, whose overhaul of data-collection and online privacy practices has benefitted not only European consumers, but consumers worldwide.

AI systems outperform humans in many fields and have vast potential, but they also cause significant damage. This Explainer reviews the debate on addressing harm caused by AI.

This text explores the fashion industry’s severe environmental impact, responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions. It discusses textile waste, regulatory efforts, innovative solutions, and community-centered initiatives to promote sustainability.

This explainer provides an overview of the key design elements of the EU's ‘carbon border adjustment mechanism’ (CBAM) as part of the EU Green Deal's new approach to carbon leakage.

Carbon pricing is seen as the most efficient climate change mitigation policy, offering cost-effective greenhouse gas reduction. However, its social equity is in question, as higher fossil fuel prices impact different social groups unequally.

The Circular Valley is a regional initiative currently bringing together more than 50 companies and research organizations around Wuppertal, which aims to implement the idea of a circular economy into practice.

A conversation with Dr. Ulrike Klinger about political communication, the transformation of digital public spheres, local communication and the challenges to democracy in the digital age.

Social media platforms have significantly changed the ways in which political campaigns are run, due to their tremendous effect on how we form opinions and attitudes, as well as on our choice as to whether to become politically involved. This Spotlight focuses on the digital campaigns that accompanied the general elections for the 24th Knesset on March 2021.