The team of the Observatory analyses sociopolitical developments in Europe and their potential impact on Germany. Therefore, we monitor European politics, publish working papers, and organise European Expert Meetings. Our work aims to connect key sociopolitical actors across Europe, promote the exchange of expertise and foster mutual learning.
Demographic change, digitalisation, or climate catastrophe pose major challenges to the people in Europe, the European Union and its member states.
In Europe, sociopolitical issues like reducing child poverty, equality for LGBTIQ* people or combating gender-based violence are not only discussed at the national but also at the supra-national level.
EU Member States develop various policy concepts and initiatives to meet these challenges. As a consequence, many interesting strategies have evolved. Learning about other countries’ approaches provides an asset to the German situation.
This is where the Observatory comes into the picture.
The Observatory is a project by the Institute for Social Work and Social Education funded by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ).