das Grundsatzpapier
Translation
policy paper, position paper, white paper, statement of principles
Examples
Die Partei veröffentlichte ein Grundsatzpapier.
The party published a policy paper.
Das Grundsatzpapier legt die Strategie fest.
The policy paper defines the strategy.
Grammar Patterns
to publish ((a policy paper)) ((on sth.)) The government published a policy paper on digitalization.
Similar Words
Positionspapier (position paper), Strategiepapier (strategy paper), Weißbuch (white paper)
Etymology
From 'Grund' (ground, basis) + 'Satz' (principle, tenet) + 'Papier' (paper). Literally a 'paper of basic principles'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'ground-set-paper' – a paper that sets the ground rules or principles for a policy.