Opportunity Society

Renewing the socio-political promise.

A just society does not emerge on its own. It requires political decisions that empower people, especially where structures discriminate, and life chances are unequally distributed. Education, health, income and participation still depend too heavily on social background.

We work to re-establish the principle of equal opportunities as a guideline for sustainable social policy. For us, equal opportunity does not mean erasing individual differences, but creating fair conditions for self-determined life paths. To this end, we design policy concepts, open spaces for dialogue and initiate projects that demonstrate how politics can ensure fair access.

Our Goal

A society in which origin does not determine future opportunities

Projects

All Projects

Opportunities

ongoing

ZEIT · RÄUME

Why time policy must be established as an independent field of modern social policy.

Opportunities

ongoing

Minimum Living Standard

What do people in Germany need for an adequate minimum quality of life?

Opportunities

ongoing

The Initial Capital

In Germany, the principle of meritocracy is considered the key to social advancement. But in reality, this promise remains unfulfilled for many – especially for financially disadvantaged people who are unable to build up savings. Yet wealth is not an end in itself; rather, it creates the basis for individual self-determination in education, career and lifestyle choices. Without financial security, social advancement often remains a privilege.