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The US Elections: Results and Reactions on the Morning After

DGAP's Morning Briefing

On the day after the US presidential election, we assess the results, discuss reasons for the outcome, and shed light on the steps ahead. We focus on the implications of the election for the transatlantic relationship and especially for Germany.

Influencers and Their Ability to Engineer Collective Online Behavior

A Boon and a Challenge for Politics

Influencers can be powerful allies in spreading important information, but they can also be weaponized to undermine social cohesion and democratic processes. While their ability to amplify narratives, engineer trends, and mobilize communities has made them into valuable commodities for promoting ideas and beliefs, their expertise and power can be exploited. This DGAP Policy Brief outlines strategies for policymakers to harness influencers’ potential while mitigating the risks of manipulation to safeguard democratic stability.

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Dr. Katja Muñoz
Policy Brief

The EU and US Outbound Investment Screening: Know the Flows

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The US Treasury is preparing a screening mechanism for investments in China. German policymakers and businesses should not avoid the debate about how Europe should react.

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Filip Medunić
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The Self-Declared “Stability Anchor” Looks Adrift

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Politically, the Scholz government seems finished, even if it manages to drag on for another year. Germany, which derived much of its foreign policy stance from its seemingly unshakable “stability,” does not look so stable all of a sudden.

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Dr. Henning Hoff
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The US Election Results

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Our panelists take stock of the outcome of the US election and assess its implications for Europe and transatlantic relations.

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