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In addition to the official part of the conference and discussions on topics related to the 1990s, participants of the 12th European History Forum had the opportunity to experience the past firsthand. Or at least what remains of it through several tours of Berlin.

The 12th Forum focused on the methodological and conceptual challenges of contemporary history, with particular emphasis on the transformative 1990s. How can historians study and contextualize the 1990s?

The Heinrich Böll Foundation's office in Brazil is especially following the Civil Society engagement groups, the C20 (Civil Society 20) and the T20 (Think Tanks 20) of organizations discussing digital rights. 

Countries could reduce the dangerous dependence on fluctuating world market prices by building up buffer stocks. Public food stocks such as those in Brazil stabilise prices and markets. Initiatives are fighting for food sovereignty worldwide. 

Food prices have been fluctuating wildly for twenty years. Speculation on financial markets and rising energy costs continue to drive prices up. In 2022, almost 800 million people worldwide were affected by chronic hunger.

Bread connects people and cultures worldwide. Around the world, bread has played a pivotal role in shaping history, culture, society and religion. A glance at history highlights just how often riots and uprisings have been ignited by rising bread prices.

If the international community is to have a chance of addressing twenty-first-century challenges effectively and equitably, the global economic and financial architecture that was created eight decades ago must be radically reformed. Eight priorities stand out.

Based on current trends, a massive increase in plastic production is expected, even though it is already clear that the planet is awash with plastic litter. In this situation, “business as usual” is not an option.

On June 4, the 18th national parliamentary elections took place in India. Almost one billion voters were called upon to vote. As expected, incumbent Narendra Modi was re-elected as Prime Minister. Yet, the cards were reshuffled.