das Impulspapier
Translation
position paper, discussion paper, stimulus paper
Examples
Die Regierung veröffentlichte ein Impulspapier zur Reform.
The government published a position paper on the reform.
Das Impulspapier soll die Diskussion anregen.
The discussion paper is intended to stimulate discussion.
Grammar Patterns
to present/publish a position paper on sth. ein Impulspapier zu et3 vorlegen/veröffentlichen The commission has presented a position paper on digitalization.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Diskussionspapier (discussion paper), Thesenpapier (thesis paper), Positionspapier (position paper)
Etymology
A compound of 'Impuls' (impulse, stimulus) and 'Papier' (paper). A 'paper' that gives an 'impulse' for discussion.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'paper' designed to create an 'impulse' for a new idea or a debate. It's meant to get people talking.