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Immigration and the integration of foreign citizens

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Immigration and the integration of foreign citizens is one of the major challenges the societies of Japan and Germany are facing in the twenty-first century. FES activities aim at introducing the European experiences to Japanese policymakers, academics, journalists and civil society and to discuss areas of common interest.

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.