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Research on and for administration - that is the motto of the National Institute for Public Administration Germany (NIPAG). The NIPAG delivers pioneering research that can be effectively translated into administrative practice and evidence-based policy and advice through a unified approach. The results of our research and consultancy work are directly integrated into a comprehensive transfer programme that includes national and international conferences, workshops and seminars. The NIPAG employs around 60 researchers from a variety of disciplines. They unite legal, economic, political, social and administrative sciences in one institution. Their comprehensive scope encompasses all aspects pertinent to public administration. The NIPAG is jointly funded by the Federal Government and the States. It establishes benchmarks as a centre for German, European and international research and consultancy in public administration. On the global stage, its represents Germany's overall national interests in public administration research.

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NIPAG launches project hybrid threats

Hybrid threats pose significant challenges to free and democratic societies. The NIPAG examines which administrative cooperation mechanisms best fit to tackle this phenomenon.

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Qualitative survey on the Youth-Check Thuringia reveals positive perceptions of the tool

The youth-check Thuringia is viewed positively overall within the Thuringian administration and integrates well into the administrative processes: This is shown in the recently published report on the qualitative survey of the youth-check Thuringia, which was conducted by the National Institute for Public Administration Germany (NIPAG). The report recommends continuing the youth-check Thuringia.

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NIPAG Director, Professor Jan Ziekow, appeared as a guest on Deutschlandfunk Kultur’s ‘Tacheles’ programme: Focus on the future of the professional civil service

Should civil servants be included in the statutory pension and health insurance schemes? Which government functions require a career civil service, and what role does civil servant status play in attracting qualified professionals? NIPAG Director Prof. Jan Ziekow discusses these and other questions in the latest episode of the Deutschlandfunk Kultur series ‘Tacheles’.

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Youth-Check Thuringia is trying out a new format to involve young people

The youth-check Thuringia is trying out ways to involve young people in the ongoing process of a youth-check. A new phase is now beginning with the ‘Youth Survey’: young people in Thuringia can share their views on proposed legislation via online surveys.

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Successful completion of the evaluation of the Saxon Regulatory Control Council Act

The NIPAG has successfully evaluated the Saxon Regulatory Control Council Act. The establishment of the Saxon Regulatory Control Council has generally proven its worth, although its impact falls short of the expectations of the legislature.

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Interview with Prof. Mario Martini on Deutschlandfunk

The German government has presented a draft bill on biometric facial recognition. Deutschlandfunk interviewed Prof. Mario Martini (NIPAG) to discuss the extent to which this proposal is compatible with EU law.

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