Brazil: Facts, data, and knowledge about the world's largest rainforest Amazon Atlas Since its colonization, the Amazon region has served as a projection surface for foreign ideas and desires. With the Brazilian Amazon Atlas, we want to deconstruct common stereotypes about the region - and show it from the perspective of its diverse inhabitants. By Imme Scholz, Marcelo Montenegro, Julia Dolce and Regine Schönenberg
What the Omnibus Package I Would Mean for the Minerals and Metals Sector Statement This statement on the EU Commission's planned Omnibus Package I highlights its potential consequences for the minerals and metals sector. The package risks undermining the EU’s credibility in responsible sourcing and corporate accountability.
Actually European!? 2025 Summary A majority of citizens in Germany have a positive view of the new federal government‘s pledge for a stronger leadership role in the EU, but clearly advocate for doing so in a cooperative manner. These findings come from the latest edition of our long-term study 'Actually European!?' on Germany’s role in the EU. By Dr. Maria Skóra and Georg McCutcheon
Seoul Office, South Korea The Heinrich Böll Foundation's Office in Seoul acts as a regional hub for promoting dialogue on pressing global issues. Strengthening political dialogue between Asia and the EU, it is dedicated to promoting ecological transformation, regional peace, digital justice, and the strengthening of democratic societies within East Asia.
How Anti-LGBTQ+ Ideas Help the Georgian Dream Consolidate Power Analysis Anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric has been a central element of the Georgian Dream’s anti-democratic turn towards the far right. How do anti-LGBTQ+ statements and policies help GD expand its grip on power, and why does this strategy work? By Tamta Gelashvili
"Go to Clinton!" A Kosovar historian reconstructs the massacres of the Kosovo War Comment Michael Martens reviews Shkëlzen Gashi's book on 83 massacres during the Kosovo War, documenting crimes by Serbian forces and reprisals. The author's merit is to provide new information about the victims, the perpetrators and the search for justice.
Cambodia Seeks Balance Between China and USA Under Trump 2.0 Background Cambodia must choose its course wisely between China and the USA. The second Trump administration will redefine its diplomatic relations with Cambodia - but destroyed a lot of trust right from the start. By Dr. Heike Löschmann
Deteriorating state crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina Commentary The judiciary of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued arrest warrants for Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska and two other officials for violating the state constitution. The political crisis threatens state institutions and the rule of law. By Edo Kanlić and Paola Petrić
Beyond the Cuts: How the Defunding Affects Feminist and Civil Society Organizations Analysis The rise of the far-right movement and recent shifts in global politics have led to significant cuts in foreign development assistance. What are the impacts on feminist and civil society organizations? By Merima Šišić and Derya Binışık
I Admire the Courage and Determination of the Award Winners Greeting We must band together to defend feminism, gender equality and democracy, demands Lisa Paus, Member of the German Bundestag and Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. By Lisa Paus