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"Elections in Slovakia: Fico is dangerous, but he knows the power of social protest"

Published: 26 September 2023

With the return of former Prime Minister Fico, old authoritarian patterns could resurface in the upcoming elections. However, progressives also have a chance to win.

Young Voices Africa

Published: 9 November 2023

This dossier aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in Africa and to contribute to improving international support mechanisms for ‘Young Advocates For Democracy’ (YA4D).

Ulrich Volz

Professor of Economics

Ulrich Volz is Professor of Economics and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS, University of London; Senior Research Fellow at the German Institute of

Young Voices Asia-Pacific

Published: 6 November 2023

This dossier aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in the Asia-Pacific and to contribute to improving international support mechanisms for ‘Young Advocates For Democracy’ (YA4D).

Phillip Käding

Head of Economic and Financial Policy

Phillip Käding has been the Heinrich Böll Foundation's Economics and Finance Officer since the beginning of 2024.

Böll.Thema 2/2023: Cursed Treasures

Published: 2 November 2023

The worldwide demand for raw materials and its impact on both humanity and the environment. In this edition of the Böll.Thema magazine, we aim to deliver insights into emerging trends in resource extraction, associated challenges, and, most importantly, the prospects for transformation.

Emergency aid after earthquake in Morocco - In solidarity with our partners

Published: 14 September 2023

A devastating earthquake has killed, injured or deprived thousands of Moroccans of their livelihoods. We are working in the region and have compiled a list of trusted organizations that are helping in need and rely on donations.

World failing on Sustainable Development Goals

Published: 13 September 2023

An independent group of scientists appointed by the UN warns: The world is not on track to achieve any of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Climate guardians under threat

Published: 11 September 2023

The peatlands of Africa's Cuvette Centrale in the Congo Basin store more carbon than the rainforest that overhangs it. But peat is only valuable as a carbon store if it remains water-saturated and untouched in the soil. An interview with Irene Wabiwa Betoko, International Project Leader, Congo Basin Forest of Greenpeace Africa.

Here, at last

Published: 7 March 2024

In his book, author Vedran Horvat takes a personal journey through the last two decades of politics in the Western Balkans and sheds light on the potential of green politics under extremely difficult conditions.

A Dutch United Left: How the Greens and Labor are Building a Coalition for a Just Green Transition

Published: 8 September 2023

The Dutch Greens and Labor Party are joining forces. Short-term to win the upcoming elections, form a left-wing, progressive coalition government, and reclaim the Prime Ministership. Long-term to offer a comprehensive, compelling vision for the future, in which a green well-being economy, security of existence, and social and climate justice are central. An exciting development with valuable insights for coalition-builders anywhere.

Party policy: Trust Will Win the Future

Published: 5 September 2023

The crises of our time demand serious solutions from the parties instead of a return to the past. Those who do not dare to say so demonstrate the opposite of state-political responsibility.

Myanmar: Uncertain Future for Elections Amidst Growing Tension

Published: 4 September 2023

On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military conducted a military coup, tarnishing the nation's history with its notorious record of atrocities. Internationally infamous for its genocide of the Rohingya, the military has since then been striving to seize control of the state by resorting to arrests, torture, and killings of civilians.

Olumide Abimbola

Exekutivdirektor des APRI - Africa Policy Research Institute

Dr.

Agon Maliqi

Political analyst and media writer

Agon Maliqi is a political analyst and media writer from Kosovo, based in Tirana, Albania.

Cambodia’s National Election 2023: Pressure, Control and Legacy

Published: 24 August 2023

Preventing the opposition from meaningfully participating in this election has once again ensured the landslide victory for the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP).

Victor da Silva Souza

Project Officer Latin America Division

Victor da Silva Souza grew up in Brazil and studied politics (B.A.) and interdisciplinary Latin America studies (M.A.) at the Freie Universität in Berlin.