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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.
statement
A Stellungnahme is usually a formal response to a specific event or current issue. A Positionspapier, by contrast, presents an organization's official stance, analysis, and demands in greater detail and as a standalone document. Choose Stellungnahme for a specific response and Positionspapier for the detailed development of a position.
Zur Entwicklung des Plans veröffentlichte die Organisation ein ausführliches Positionspapier.
To explain how the plan was developed, the organization published a detailed position paper.
Nach der Kritik an dem Plan veröffentlichte die Organisation eine Stellungnahme.
Following the criticism of the plan, the organization published a statement.
