News

Cover: TAB-Fokus no.44: Strategies and instruments  for improving the use of recycled matierials
How to improve the use of recycled materials in Germany

Only a small part of the German economy's demand for raw materials is covered by recycled materials. Using plastic packaging, electrical appliances and building materials as examples, the TAB report highlights the requirements for increased use of recycled materials and identifies policy options. 

Mehr
View of Wendelstein 7x, the stellarator fusion device in GreifswaldMPI für Plasmaphysik / Jan Hosan
Study launch: Knowledge gaps and research needs on the way to a fusion power plant

Recent advances in plasma physics have raised hopes of a new era in energy production. In addition to technological issues, the focus is on the economic, environmental and social aspects of potential fusion power plants.

More
Cover TAB-Fokus no. 41: Opportunities and risks of the digitisation of critical municipal infrastructures using water and waste management as examples
The digital future of critical municipal infrastructures

A new TAB report examines the use of digital solutions in water and waste management and identifies ways in which the potential of digitalisation can be exploited in a sustainable way, while at the same time ensuring security of supply and disposal. The corresponding Policy brief is now available in English.

More
Plakat der EPTA-Konferenz 2023: Generative Artificial Intelligence. Opportunities, Risks and Policy Challenges, 9. Oktober in Barcelona
International Conference on opportunities and risks of generative artificial intelligence

This year's conference of the European Parliamentary Technology Assessment Network (EPTA) for scientists and MPs in Barcelona on 9 October focused on the challenges that generative AI poses to policymakers, civil society and regulators. 

More
TABlog-Hintergrundbild: Blaues und lila Mosaik
TA|B|log

Updates from our projects and observations and analyses on socially relevant issues of scientific and technological change. (Currently only in German)

Discover
Hintergrundbild: Screenshot der TAB-Webseite „Themen und Projekte“, Biotechnologie und Gesundheit, Digitale Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft, Energie und Umwelt, Infrastrukturen und Sicherheit, Landwirtschaft und Ernährung, Projektübersicht
Topics and projects
Hintergrundbild: verschiedene TAB-Berichte in einem Bücherregal
Publications

> TAB-Fokus

> Summaries of TAB reports

> TA Studies Series

Discover
Hintergrundbild: Eine Straßenlaterne vor dem Hintergrund des „TAB-Gebäudes“ in der Neuen Schönhauser Str. 10.
The TAB

> Tasks and goals

> Client ad adressees

> Work forms and areas

> Organisation and network

> History

> Team

About us
Hintergrundbild: Tastatur und Zeitungen vor einem Bildschirm mit Nachrichten
Media review

A selection of articles in the media and online sources about TAB activities.

Discover
Hintergrundbild: Logo des Newsletters TAB-Brief
Newsletter

Regular information on technology assessment at the German Bundestag

Subscribe now