Staatslexikon is a reference work published jointly by Verlag Herder and the Görres-Gesellschaft, a major scholarly association in the German-speaking world. Its eighth edition presents a broad perspective on modern society, offering around 2,000 articles that provide detailed information and guidance on key questions of social life, economic activity, political decision-making, and state affairs. The work aims to enrich public and academic debate with scholarly perspectives informed by Christian reflection.

Readers can explore articles by subject or author, consult abbreviations, and learn more about the encyclopedia and its contributors. Staatslexikon is presented through Herder’s Politics and Economics portal and is available as part of the publisher’s range of publications and services. By bringing together extensive reference content across society, politics, economics, and government, it serves readers seeking informed orientation on the forces and institutions shaping contemporary life