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position paper
A written document in which an organization, party, or interest group presents its official stance, analysis, and demands on a specific topic.
Die Umweltschutzorganisation veröffentlichte ein Positionspapier zur Zukunft der Energieversorgung.
The environmental organization published a position paper on the future of energy supply.
The word is made up of 'Position' (position), the linking element '-s', and 'Papier' (paper). It literally describes a paper that presents a position or stance on a topic.
Unsere Arbeitsgruppe hat ein internes Positionspapier entworfen.
Our working group drafted an internal position paper.
This word is mainly used in politics, business, and by interest groups such as NGOs or associations. It is a term from formal written language.
Die Partei legte vor der Wahl ein Positionspapier zur Bildungspolitik vor.
Before the election, the party presented a position paper on education policy.
Certain actions are associated with a position paper. Typical verbs are 'veröffentlichen' (to publish), 'erarbeiten' (to develop), 'verfassen' (to write), 'vorlegen' (to present), or 'diskutieren' (to discuss).
Der Verband wird nächste Woche sein Positionspapier zur Klimakrise veröffentlichen.
The association will publish its position paper on the climate crisis next week.
explanation / statement
'die Erklärung' and 'das Positionspapier' can both officially state where someone stands on an issue. An 'Erklärung' is usually shorter and can simply be a statement or announcement. A 'Positionspapier' is a longer written document. In it, an organization, party, or group describes its stance, often with reasons, analyses, and demands. 'Erklärung' fits many official statements. 'Positionspapier' fits when a clear political or specialist position is presented in detail.
Vor dem Termin hat der Verband ein Positionspapier zur neuen Geldpolitik veröffentlicht.
Before the appointment, the association published a position paper on the new monetary policy.
Sie schreibt eine Erklärung, weil viele Kunden die technische Änderung nicht verstehen.
She writes a statement because many customers do not understand the technical change.