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Media, Power & Humanity – Our Theme for 2026

In 2026, under the title “Media, Power & Humanity” the Global Ethic Institute will examine how our media landscape has changed—and what that means for journalists, but also for...
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Christopher Gohl voted among the top 100 minds in science

The Global Ethic Institute is delighted to receive a special recognition: our managing director, Dr. Christopher Gohl, has been included in the list of the “100 most influential minds...
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Compromises – Nils Goldschmidt’s inaugural lecture

Around 150 guests attended the inaugural lecture by Prof. Dr. Nils Goldschmidt, Director of the Global Ethic Institute, on Wednesday evening at the institute’s premises on Hintere Grabenstraße in...
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Generational (in)justice in Germany’s social market economy?

Nils Goldschmidt, Director of the Global Ethic Institute at the University of Tübingen, is calling for greater appreciation of the younger generation and their achievements. The debate about supposedly...
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New colleagues at our Institute

The Global Ethic Institute is delighted to welcome two new colleagues who have been valuable additions to the team since the beginning of June. Here we introduce them to...
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Dialogue instead of deals – an urgent plea for compromise

The linking of economic deals with geopolitical interests in international politics is a cause for concern, says the Director of the Global Ethic Institute, Prof. Dr Nils Goldschmidt. He...
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Inclusive development – Global project with a strong focus on practicability

Under the stewardship of Prof Dr Dr Dr h.c. Ulrich Hemel, the global “Inclusive Development” project with its “Inclusivity Index” has been developed over the past two years. The...
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Change in the management of the Global Ethic Institute

Dr Christopher Gohl is the new Managing Director of the Global Ethic Institute as of 1 April 2025. The previous Managing Director, Dr Bernd Villhauer, is moving to the...
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A global source tax as a contribution to climate justice

How do we get out of the impasse? A global source tax on oil as a contribution to climate justice – A blog post by Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr....
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Davos – Global economy, global politics and Global Ethic

In January, the Global Ethic Institute was represented at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. This year’s main topics “Rebuilding Trust” and “Collaboration for the Digital Age”...
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