Impulses on the Bundestag elections 2025

With the federal elections in 2025, Germany is facing fundamental decisions. In a multipolar world that is increasingly characterised by geopolitical tensions and wars, Germany will have to assume greater international responsibility. At the same time, multiple crises, increasing polarisation and the spread of disinformation as well as federal power struggles have weakened trust in our institutions, democracy and the ability of those in power to act. The outcome of the elections and the coalition negotiations will determine how international cooperation through development policy, climate policy, foreign trade policy or migration issues will be shaped in the next legislative period and how sustainable development and sustainable futures can be promoted in Germany, Europe and worldwide. 

The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) aims to contribute to informed public opinion by providing scientifically sound and substantive analyses. In the run-up to and after the elections, we therefore contribute to the debate on the future direction of Germany's foreign policy and international cooperation for sustainable development. 

In the coming weeks, we will be publish written impulses here as part of a special series of our Current Column format and as Policy Briefs. With these formats, we will shed light on both the changing framework conditions for international relations in times of polycrisis and the importance of international cooperation for Germany's national interests.