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Demographic change and ageing society

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Demographic change and ageing society in Japan and Germany is another topic of pressing urgency shared by the two countries. In the view of declining birth rates, the “demographic time bomb” is one of the greatest challenges Japan and German social policies face today. FES Japan promotes Japanese-German dialogue in politics and civil society and supports academic exchange in this field.

Events

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Lecture: „Fifteen Years After 3.11: A Dramatically Changed World and Japan’s Energy Landscape“

The world is undergoing a civilizational energy transformation—what Iida calls the “Ei Revolution” (Electricity × intelligence).

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Symposium: Ten years since lowering the voting age to 18: Where does "Citizenship Education" stand now?

How should schools address politics? Learning from the Japan-Germany Dialogue: The future of democracy.

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Symposium: „Verteidigung des Rechtsstaats“

Die Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) und die Deutsch-Japanische Juristenvereinigung (DJJV) laden am 25.11.2025 zu einem internationalen Symposium in Tokyo ein.

Latest Publications

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"Gewerkschaftsmonitor Japan 2025"

This publication analyzes the current situation of Japanese trade unions and examines the economic, social and political context they operate in.

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"Wohlfahrtsstaat und Parteipolitik in Japan"

This publication analyzes the development of the Japanese welfare state since 2000 and its impact on the political landscape.

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"Gewerkschaftsmonitor Japan 2023"

This publication analyzes the current situation of Japanese trade unions and examines the economic, social and political context they operate in.