"Elections in Slovakia: Fico is dangerous, but he knows the power of social protest" Interview 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. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
A Dutch United Left: How the Greens and Labor are Building a Coalition for a Just Green Transition Commentary 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. By Mareike Moraal
“Without the Environmental Redesign of Society and Economy Global Justice will be Impossible” Interview The Agenda 2030 is at its half-way point, yet the 17 goals for sustainable development remain a distant proposition. In the following conversation, Imme Scholz discusses the causes and points out how the global community may speed up their realisation. By Imme Scholz
Greece after the election: analyses and assessments Discussion The recent election in Greece and the victory of Nea Dimokratia has strengthened Conservatives in Europe. The opposition in Greece is in a dire situation. They won't be able to put pressure on the new government, as they are too weak.
Press and Media Freedom in Europe Focus topic An independent press and a diverse media landscape form the backbone of a liberal democracy. However, especially in Europe and in the EU, these cornerstones of democratic order are increasingly coming under pressure.
Sustainable Urban Mobility: Views from Germany and the United States Analysis Data and digital technologies can support the transition to greener and more equitable urban transportation systems. This transatlantic project looks at how public-private data-sharing and seamless mobility across transportation modes can support cities in reaching their climate and inclusion goals – across very different regulatory systems.
Greece: Historic result leads to… a second election Commentary The national elections of May 21st led to a historic victory of the conservative Nea Dimokratia, seem to have reshuffled the political landscape in the country, yet Greece is set for a second election in a month time. Michalis Goudis, Director of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Thessaloniki Office - Greece, provides a read of the election result. By Michalis Goudis
Actually European!? 2023 Dossier 2022: This year’s “Actually European!?” study examines the expectations that citizens have for Germanys EU Policy at the "Zeitenwende”. Moreover, the long-term study, now in its fourth year, surveys what Germans perceive to be the country’s role within the EU.
Actually European!? 2023 Summary This year`s representative survey reveals that citizens expect Germany to play a more active role in the EU. By Christine Pütz and Johannes Hillje
Alignment on values, but not yet on strategy – Green Foreign Policy after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Commentary The Heinrich Böll Stiftung’s Foreign Policy Conference in February gave a snapshot of the German Green Party’s foreign policy priorities vis-à-vis Ukraine and Eastern Europe. By Teresa Eder
