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From the Cold War days of the Berlin Airlift to the fall of the Wall in 1989, Germany—formerly West and East, and subsequently reunified—has long been an important actor on the world stage. A founding member of the European Union and a key ally of the United States, Germany has been the subject of RAND research on topics including aviation, health care system comparisons, and agriculture policy.

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Fake RAND Report on 'Weakening Germany'
A supposedly leaked RAND report about a bizarre U.S. conspiracy to “weaken Germany” is fake. Genuine RAND research, analysis, and commentary on the war in Ukraine may be found at rand.org.
Sep 14, 2022
Journal Article
Juggling Work and Childcare During COVID-19: How EU Member States Supported Working Families in 2020
This report outlines existing evidence about the experiences of working parents and families in Europe during the COVID-19 outbreaks in 2020 and reviews the policies set out by 10 selected EU member states in response to these challenges.
Jan 11, 2022
Commentary
Green Light for Cannabis Legalisation in Germany Is Not a Clear-Cut Decision
The new “traffic light” coalition in Germany recently agreed to regulate the sale of cannabis to adults for recreational purposes in licensed shops. International experience has shown that great care is needed in how cannabis policy is shaped.
Dec 6, 2021
Report
Japan-Europe Security Ties in the Age of Strategic Competition
Some of America's strongest allies are its European partners and Japan. In an age of growing strategic competition, how are these allies cooperating with one another? And how might these partnerships affect the United States?
Dec 21, 2020
Report
Consular services to citizens abroad: Insights from an international comparative study
This report explores the ways in which consular services to citizens abroad have been organised in seven countries (France, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States and Australia) and identifies insights for the Netherlands.
Nov 21, 2019
Journal Article
Annex E: Germany: Annex to Report: Vision on Defence-Related Skills for Europe Today and Tomorrow
Annex to study examining the skills requirements of the European defence sector, defence-related skills gaps and shortages, the challenges with different sets of skills, and the general features of the European defence industrial skills supply.
Oct 30, 2019
Commentary
Berlin Protests Highlight Need for Sound Employment Discrimination Laws in Germany
Germany has a legal tradition and a strong constitution that promotes equality for all those living within its borders. That tradition could end up being a factor as German policymakers consider whether it is advantageous for the nation as a whole that the newest members of its society should have the necessary legal protections to succeed socially and economically.
Nov 15, 2018
Blog
Tree of Life, Social Media, Korea: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, countering Russian social media influence, how Korea could unify, and more.
Nov 2, 2018
Commentary
Merkel's Departure: A Star Begins to Dim
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to not seek re-election may signal an end to two key features of post-WWII Europe.
Oct 31, 2018
News Release
Some European Countries Unprepared to Move Future Alzheimer's Treatment into Rapid Clinical Use
The health care systems in some European countries lack the capacity to rapidly move a disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease from approval into widespread clinical use, which could leave 1 million people without access to transformative care if such a breakthrough occurs.
Sep 30, 2018
Infographic
How Prepared Are European Health Care Systems to Deliver a Future Alzheimer's Treatment? An Assessment of Health Care Infrastructure in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and The United Kingdom
A therapy for early-stage Alzheimer's disease could be available by 2020, but millions of European patients might have to wait a year or more for initial appointments in the multistep process if health care system capacity is not increased.
Sep 30, 2018
Report
Is Europe Prepared to Deliver an Alzheimer's Treatment?
A potential therapy for early-stage Alzheimer's patients might prevent or delay the progression to dementia. An assessment of how prepared six European nations are to deliver such a therapy indicates a pressing need to address health system constraints. One million patients could develop the disease while waiting for treatment.
Sep 30, 2018
Report
Lessons from Others for Future U.S. Army Operations in and Through the Information Environment
An examination of the evolution of both allied and adversary use of information power, alongside a comparative analysis of capability areas in which these others excel, can guide future U.S. Army force planning.
Jun 7, 2018
Report
Lessons from Others for Future U.S. Army Operations in and Through the Information Environment: Case Studies
Twelve detailed case studies examine of the activities and strategic goals of allies, adversaries, and potential adversaries in and through the information environment, highlighting insights for U.S. Army planning.
Jun 7, 2018
Research Brief
Why sleep matters: The economic costs of insufficient sleep
Improving individual sleeping habits has huge implications. Small increases in sleep can make big differences to national economies. RAND Europe's novel study quantifies the economic and social costs of insufficient sleep among the global workforce.
Apr 17, 2017
Report
The Abilities of the British, French, and German Armies to Generate and Sustain Armored Brigades in the Baltics
This report assesses the current capacity of Britain, France, and Germany to generate armored units for a hypothetical deployment to the Baltics. Could they muster a full brigade each? How quickly could they do that, and for how long?
Apr 12, 2017
Report
Defense and Security Implications of Brexit: International Perspectives
The UK has begun negotiations to leave the EU. How can defense and security actors plan for, mitigate, and address the uncertainties brought on by Brexit?
Mar 5, 2017
News Release
Lack of Sleep Costing U.S. Economy Up to $411 Billion a Year
Sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, putting a significant damper on a nation's economy. It leads to the U.S. losing around 1.2 million working days a year.
Nov 30, 2016
News Release
Lack of Sleep Costing UK Economy Up to £40 Billion a Year
Sleep deprivation leads to a higher mortality risk and lower productivity levels among the workforce, putting a significant damper on a nation's economy. It leads to the UK losing around 200,000 working days a year.
Nov 30, 2016
Commentary
Americans Don't Sleep Enough, and It's Costing Us $411 Billion
Sleep and sleep loss are often considered to be among the most intimate of personal behaviors, but sleep matters to all aspects of society, from an individual’s health to the success of the global economy.
Nov 30, 2016

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