Damage caused by climate change: Can the new climate fund deliver what it promises? Analysis The new Loss and Damage Fund (FRLD) aims to support climate-vulnerable countries against escalating damages. Despite meeting setup milestones, key questions on funding scale, the operational model, and access policies remain unresolved. Can the FRLD truly deliver? By Liane Schalatek
A Democratic Approach to EU Reform Policy Paper This policy paper makes some suggestions as to how reforms could be possible with and without treaty changes and how the EU can preserve its future viability. By Dr. Manuel Müller
For the Legalisation of Abortion – Now! President's column Presidents’ column: Pregnancy termination is still a criminal offence in Germany under section 218 of the Criminal Code, with serious consequences for access to abortion and women’s right to self-determination. There can only be one answer to this. By Imme Scholz
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: “We need recognition, safety and dignity” Interview Ajna Jusić’s mother survived conflict-related sexual violence during the 1992–95 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ajna is one of many children born as a result of such war crimes. Her organisation aims to improve the lives and legal situations of the victims and their children.
Mining Lithium, Undermining a Democratic Future: EU Deal Takes Serbia Further from Europe Analyse The lithium deal brings a new quality to Serbia’s foreign policy zigzagging. At one stroke, Serbia became a strategic partner and the guarantor for the future of the European Green Deal. By Dr. Vedran Dzihic
In solidarity with “KROKODIL engaging words” after attacks on their office Interview On September 20, 2024, a group dressed in Serbian nationalist clothing entered KROKODIL's office, removed the Ukrainian flag and intimidated the staff. KROKODIL, a literary organization and partner of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, is facing increasing attacks on civil society in Serbia. We herewith express our solidarity and continuous support for KROKODIL.
CrowdStrike and Microsoft: What can we learn about what no one is willing to question? Commentary In the early morning of July 19th, 2024, an immense IT failure caused damage around the world, with repercussions that will be felt for months, resulting in, according to some specialists, the greatest cybernetic interruption in history.
Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan Statement We, the undersigned civil society organizations, movements, groups and individuals, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year’s United Nations Climate Conference (COP29).
COP29: UN Climate Change Conference Dossier The annual COP is the highest decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the primary multilateral forum for international climate policy. We provide an overview of past conferences and the current COP.