Target groups

We welcome groups of school and university students for study trips and talks. We support teaching in schools with special services for French, history and bilingual subject teaching. 

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We are in constant communication with decision makers from politics and administration in France and Germany. Our aim is to pass on our insights to those needing them for their daily work or as a basis for decision-making. 

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Services for school and higher education students: grants, internships and support for presentations, course work or degree theses 

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The dfi analyzes current political, economic and social issues, usually with partners. We have a support programme for young academics. 

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Participate in our work! We have been an association since our foundation in 1948. Our members come from civil society, politics and business. 

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With a high media exposure (on average 200 mentions annually), we contribute to political and social debate. We give interviews, publish commentaries on current topics and are available to journalists for background information. 

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As an independent research institute, we analyze current political, economic and social issues. Businesses can also benefit from our work. 

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The dfi is at the interface between politics and civil society. From the early post-war years, one of our core aims has been to foster dialogue between societal actors in France and Germany. 

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