A changing European Parliament Published: 11 June 2019 The European Parliament has become more pluralist and more diverse, which may mean opportunities for its future work. As part of a broader pro-European alliance the Greens will unquestionably play an important role in the newly elected Parliament.
Human Rights Published: 26 November 2020 All human beings are born equal in dignity and rights – regardless of where they come from, where they live, what they look like, whom they love, what language they speak, their gender, their religious or political beliefs, their social or economic status or in whatever way they may be different.
Rio de Janeiro Office - Brazil Published: 6 June 2019 In Brazil, the Heinrich Böll Foundation works on the topics of socio-ecological justice, democracy, security and human rights, as well as gender democracy.
Jokowi’s Triumph in the 2019 Presidential Election and the Future of Binary Politics Published: 6 June 2019 On 17 April 2019, Indonesia held the world’s largest, and arguably most complicated, one-day election involved presidential, legislative (national and local), and senate elections – done simultaneously. Voters’ attention, however, was largely on the presidential election, which led to a turnout of 81%, the highest in Indonesia’s electoral history in the post-reform era.
Poland: Following the European elections, PiS maintains its dominant position in spite of the changing political scene Published: 6 June 2019 The European elections held on 26th May 2019 confirmed what was feared: The national-conservative party Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (Law and Justice, PiS) won by a clear majority. What are the reasons behind this election result and how has the political mood in the country changed?
Who we are and what we want Published: 5 June 2019 Fostering democracy and upholding human rights, taking action to prevent the destruction of the global ecosystem, advancing equalit between women and men, securing peace through confict prevention in crisis zones, and defending the freedom of individuals against excessive state and economic power – these are the objectives that drive the ideas and actions of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
A Visit to Böll Country Published: 4 June 2019 Achill Island, the westernmost tip of Ireland, was a retreat and source of inspiration for Heinrich Böll. He immortalized it in his Irish Journal, and the local people thank him to this day with an annual Memorial Weekend.
Uncalculated Risks: Threats and Attacks against Human Rights Defenders and the Role of Development Financiers Published: 31 May 2019 Through 25 case studies, Uncalculated Risks explores the nature of the threats and attacks against defenders in development, and examines the role of development finance institutions (DFIs) in mitigating or exacerbating these risks.
Elections in South Caucasus Published: 28 May 2019 The parliamentary and presidential elections which were either held or are still planned in three countries of the South Caucasus can be considered as the most significant political events of 2018. We asked political scientists to reflect on the process and results of the elections in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia with regard to the democratic political culture in South Caucasus.
Afrique du Sud : 25 ans aprés la fin de l'Apartheid Published: 28 May 2019 La fin du régime d’apartheid en 1994 marquait le début d’un vent d’espoir en Afrique du Sud, celui d'un changement politique et économique. 25 ans plus tard, nous jetons un coup d'œil sur ce qui en est advenu de cette ambiance initiale de changement.
Focused on the Far Right Published: 23 May 2019 In the run-up to the European elections, US President Donald Trump shows where his sympathies lie.
European election campaign in Poland: test run for autumn general elections Published: 20 May 2019 The figures speak for themselves: 15 years after joining the European community, 91 percent of Poles support EU membership, with only five percent against. According to 78 percent of those surveyed, the consequences are overwhelmingly positive. Moreover, 56 percent feel they are Europeans, an increase of around 13 percent compared to 2014.
A painful peace in Nagorno-Karabakh Published: 11 November 2020 A war that has garnered little to no attention in the rest of the world has been raging in Nagorno-Karabakh since 27 September 2020. With its multiple casualties, tens of thousands of refugees, and confirmed war crimes, this war signifies a human catastrophe for Armenia.
European election campaign in Poland: test run for autumn general elections Published: 14 May 2019 The figures speak for themselves: 15 years after joining the European community, 91 percent of Poles support EU membership, with only five percent against. According to 78 percent of those surveyed, the consequences are overwhelmingly positive. Moreover, 56 percent feel they are Europeans, an increase of around 13 percent compared to 2014.
A new Global Biodiversity Framework …for what and for whom? Published: 7 May 2019 Nearly a decade after the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) set the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, evidence shows that the actions undertaken to implement them have not been sufficient. What should a new Global Biodiversity Framework look like?
„Die EU verliert langsam die Geduld mit chinesischen Hinhaltetaktiken“ Published: 2 May 2019 The next EU-China summit will take place on 9 April. The head of our EU office, Eva van de Rakt, spoke to MEP Reinhard Bütikofer (Greens/EFA) about his expectations for the forthcoming talks and negotiations.
Sudan’s Civil Society - Aspirant Revolutionaries Once More Published: 30 April 2019 Civil society has always played a key role in Sudan’s long ongoing struggle for political reform and the National Congress Party, which has ruthlessly clung to power for nearly 30 years, is cognisant of this.
Newsletter Debt Relief for Green and Inclusive Recovery Published: 29 October 2020 Sign up for the newsletter of our blog "Debt Relief for Green and Inclusive Recovery".
Change in Lebanon: A Far Away Dream! Published: 23 April 2019 After the Constitutional Council annulled the parliamentary membership of al-Mustaqbal Movement MP Dima Jamali after an appeal submitted by rival Taha Naji, Tripoli had to hold bi-elections to reelect a member to fill the Sunni seat.
COP25: Madrid Published: 28 October 2020 The 25th Conference of the Parties (COP 25) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place under the Presidency of the Government of Chile from 2 to 13 December in Madrid, Spain. A key objective is to complete several matters with respect to the full operationalization of the Paris Agreement which includes a need to increase national ambition. Despite the relocation of the COP the civil society People’s Summit will take place in Santiago de Chile.
The situation in Hungary is unchanged Published: 17 April 2019 Political Capital’s analysis of the relationship between the European People’s Party (EPP) and Fidesz, Fidesz’s suspension, and its consequences in Hungary.
Brexit in Poland. Irrelevant but divisive Published: 11 April 2019 Given how consequential it may be for hundreds of thousands of Poles living in the United Kingdom, the question of Brexit is strangely absent from the public debate just before European elections.
"No Women - No Peace: 20th Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security" Published: 20 October 2020 On 31 October 2000, the UN Security Council adopted the Landmark Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security was signed. On the occasion of its twentieth anniversary, this dossier presents women from 20 different countries involved in peace and security.
The Tunisian Truth and Dignity Commission: From a Human Rights to a Political Project Published: 3 April 2019 The final report of the Tunisian Truth Commission (IVD) was presented to the public on March 31, 2019. Yasmin Hajer has followed and researched the process over the years. In her contribution, she explains how the coming to terms with the past was appropriated by the various political parties and how they tried to influence it.
A New Paradigm for Plastics Published: 28 March 2019 By focusing environmental and public-health debates on the issue of waste-management, plastics producers have managed to conceal the elephant in the room.
Born out of crisis: New online newspapers are shaking up Spain’s media landscape Published: 25 March 2019 Spain’s political topography and consequently its media landscape have undergone radical change as a consequence of the economic and political crisis of 2008.
Climate change and human rights – Can the courts fix it? Published: 18 March 2019 Climate litigation is on the rise - in Germany, in Europe and worldwide. What role can courts play in the fight against climate change? This article shows the link between human rights and climate change, its implications, and introduces some of the cases.
Tyranny of the Minority Slows International Progress on Addressing Plastic Pollution Published: 15 March 2019 UNEA-4 Agreement Does Not Deliver at Scale and Urgency Needed
Tyranny of the Minority Slows International Progress on Addressing Plastic Pollution Published: 15 March 2019 At the 4th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-4), member states of the UN Environment Programme failed to meet expectations to confront the ever-growing plastic-pollution crisis threatening our waterways, ecosystems, and health.