A private and independent foundation with extensive scientific expertise and practical project experience. It supports and develops projects that improve participation and cohesion in an increasingly diverse society. Stiftung Mercator pursues activities in Germany, Europe and worldwide to strengthen democracy and the rule of law in Europe, address the impact of digitization on democracy and society, and drive forward climate change mitigation.

The Social Media Dashboard for the German 2021 Federal Election

A live dashboard analyzing the top German candidate's presence on multiple social media platforms. The website highlights posts published by the candidates themselves and posts made about the candidate by the general public. In-depth analyses will be published as the campaign period continues until October 2021.