Hungary to imprison NGO workers helping asylum seekers and other migrants Published: 26 June 2018 The Hungarian Government has voted to further deteriorate refugee people's rights and justify the imprisonment of NGO workers and attorneys who attempt to help them.
Negative CO2 emissions cannot replace rapid reductions Published: 19 June 2018 An international conference on negative emissions highlights extent of trade-offs and reinforces urgency of near-term emission reductions. A conference report.
If US-North Korea talks fail, nuclear proliferation in Northeast Asia may escalate Published: 18 June 2018 After several years of fast acceleration in North Korea's missile and nuclear program, this year the Democratic People's Republic of Korea put on the brakes, pursuing instead a “charm offensive”.
A Climate-Friendly Response to Trump’s Protectionism Published: 8 June 2018 Rather than allowing itself to be dragged into Donald Trump’s destructive trade games, the European Union should turn them on their head, by introducing a CO2 levy, including border adjustment. Such a response would help protect the environment and boost the EU's own international clout.
Orbán - A Trendsetter? Published: 7 June 2018 The name Visegrad in Western European terminology has become synonymous with a lack of solidarity and nationalist politics. In Hungary, however, it also has implications for the future of democracy in Western Europe. How can the EU recover its appeal?
Call for Applications: Workshop on Asian-European relations Published: 7 June 2018 Apply by the 1st of July to attend the first green open-space workshop on young Asian-European relations: "Our brave new world – valuing human rights across Asian-European borders".
Petra Kelly - A Graphic Novel Published: 1 December 2022 Petra Kelly was a co-founder of the German Green Party and known worldwide as a champion of ecology and human rights. She was tireless, fascinating and inspiring. So it's no surprise that her ideas and initiatives live on in today's politics: in the fight against climate change, for gender justice and the global validity of human rights. This year, the Heinrich Böll Foundation celebrates her 75th birthday and commemorates her violent death 30 years ago.
Malaysia’s Reformasi Movement Lives Up To Its Name Published: 1 June 2018 A revolution took place in Malaysia on May 9, 2018. It was a silent and peaceful one, amazingly achieved through the ballot box, and is therefore not noticed for what it is. But it is a revolution nevertheless.
Vulnerability and chaos in the Hungarian healthcare system Published: 21 May 2018 A crucially necessary reform of the healthcare system has been awaiting Hungary since the transition from the communist era. The Orbán Government would have had a historical chance - but healthcare just keeps drifting along.
No Blank Check for Development Banks Published: 4 May 2018 The infrastructure projects needed to forestall catastrophic climate change are rarely attractive investments for the private sector or even most governments. That means development banks have a crucial role to play.
Media pluralism further declines in Hungary Published: 2 May 2018 Media pluralism has suffered another major blow in Hungary. Magyar Nemzet, a newspaper that represented a brand of conservatism that was still able to critically evaluate the governing of Viktor Orbán, was shut down following the Prime Minister’s most recent election victory.
The digital energy revolution? Charge it with values! Published: 26 April 2018 The transition to renewable energy will also require automatically coordinating generation and consumption. On the challenges of the digitized power system.
The war crimes in Ahmići: How Croatia is (not) dealing with the past Published: 25 April 2018 A quarter of a century has gone by since the crime in Ahmići, a village in central Bosnia. The reconciliation process has lasted for decades and is far from being over.
Linking Sectors: Power, transport, heat united Published: 24 April 2018 Heating, cooling and transport consume huge amounts of fossil fuels. Converting them to renewable energy poses challenges, but also offers solutions to the problem of variable power generation.
Vision: Looking to be leader Published: 24 April 2018 Europe is making progress towards its energy transition at a rate few imagined ten years ago. There is still a long way to go, but the continent is now in a position to become the global leader in green energy.
Citizens: Many drops make a river Published: 24 April 2018 Conventional energy comes from a few large, powerful firms. But for renewable energy sources, it makes sense for the generation capacity to be owned by individuals and communities.
Economy: Making progress, more work needed Published: 24 April 2018 Renewables have moved from being a sideshow to the main act in Europe’s energy theatre. Government support has been key to this – but renewables are increasingly able to stand on their own.
Energy Atlas: Graphics and license terms Published: 24 April 2018 All graphs of the Energy Atlas are published under a Creative Commons License CC BY 4.0. and can be continued to be used, processed and published under these conditions. You can find all downloads available in various formats (png, pdf) here.
History: From coal to climate Published: 24 April 2018 In the EU, an Energy Union is emerging from an array of packages, policies, projects and proposals. They map the shift from conventional energy markets to flexible ones that promote renewables.
Cities: Testbeds for energy innovation Published: 24 April 2018 Cities can be a hotbed of innovation. They are big enough to try out new ideas on a large scale, but small enough to brush them aside if they do not work out.
Why Armenians Call for a Velvet Revolution Published: 23 April 2018 For almost a week now, huge rallies have shaken the Armenian capital of Yerevan, where Nikol Pashinyan, one of the leaders of the movement, called for a “velvet revolution”. But will the protesters this time successfully press for democratic accountability?
A Discussion About Syria With Bente Scheller Published: 13 April 2018 "Everything changes as soon as people have the feeling they can actually do something." Middle East Office Director Bente Scheller explains the current state of Syria, and what people can do about it.
Hungary after the election: Continuing on Orbán’s path Published: 12 April 2018 Hungary has become a laboratory of illiberal governance tailor-made to serve Fidesz’s goals. Its rhetoric is based on identity politics, conspiracy theories and enemy images. It has a massive Government-financed fake news industry. After this election, a shift to a more moderate stance is not expected.
Afghanistan: Environment and Ressource Policy Published: 20 March 2018 The following article on opportunities and challenges in the mining sector in Afghanistan illustrates the situation in the country at large.
Chile: "Secos" – Shows the Dark Side of the Avocado Boom Published: 9 March 2018 Chile is the only country in the world in which water resources and water management are privatized. Our documentary “Secos” shows the results and its disastrous consequences.