Stephan Balkenhof, "Sphaera"; Photo: Christine Grabarse

Points of view

Points of view appear each quarter in the “Berichte” Difu Magazine. The opinion pieces written by Difu employees address current matters relevant for municipalities in a brief form.

2025

The city as a raw materials store – Why cities should act circularly

2024

The digital provision of public utilities and services is a shared task

Climate Adaptation Act – Everything can, little must

Without housing provision: essential basis for integration is missing

Standstill instead of necessary modernisation of the German Road Traffic Act [Straßenverkehrsgesetz]

2023

But housing is a human right, isn’t it?

Deploying artificial intelligence is also attractive for municipalitie

Shortage Of Professionals In Child And Youth Welfare Services – Impulses For A Change Of Thinking

2022

Municipal budgets in the age of sustainability

Municipalities: key stakeholders in a successful heating transition

OB-Barometer: Climate is currently the most important municipal task

Europe is not a luxury: If you're not at the table, you're on the menu

‘Kiezblocks’ for Berlin: thinking beyond bollards!

2021

Tackling big challenges in urban development policy and law

Climate change adaptation: Glory in prevention!

OB-Barometer 2021: Climate change mitigation is becoming increasingly important for the towns and cities

Town and city centres: Should we use taxes to control or shape them?

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