BVE – The German Federal Association of Ethics at a glance:

• The BVE is a secular and free working organization in Germany/Europe.
• The BVE has committed itself to the basic principles of independence and impartiality.
• The BVE concentrates the powers of science, society and the economy and brings them together.
• The BVE conducts empirical social, market and opinion research at the highest level
• The BVE as a stakeholder exercises influence on politics and has an active role in the democratic process.
• The BVE builds and maintains relations with national and international institutions and organisations.
• The BVE provides developmental and intercultural education.
• The BVE promotes „Open Access“ – meaning an open access to scientific knowledge.
• The BVE provides informations about current and future challenges of the ethical developments.
• The BVE offers courses and lectures for further education.
• The BVE defends ethical principles to foster lasting values for future generations.
• The BVE participates in the Global Compact Initiative of the United Nations, New York.