We cannot lose sight of the two-state solution Statement We empathize with the pain and suffering of all Israelis – as well as with the pain and suffering of the Palestinians. A peace perspective requires a political solution that guarantees the right to self-determination and security for both Israel and Palestine.
Against the Darkness böll.column These days it is easy to become pessimistic about social cohesion and the state of democracy. But the results of the recent Polish elections show that it pays to fight for democracy. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
Towards Greater Accessibility Diversity is part and parcel of our organisational culture. Our aim is to transform the Heinrich Böll Foundation into a space that is welcoming to people with disabilities. The following is meant to provide information about the accessibility of our building, our events, about accessible modes of transportation, as well as regarding our website.
Why we need to reconfigure globalisation böll.column A climate-neutral world free of hunger and poverty is a distant proposition. Still, it is achievable. If, by means of redistribution and global cooperation, we manage to create prosperity for all, democracy will profit too. By Imme Scholz
Statement by the Heinrich Böll Foundation on the Hamas attack on Israel Statement We condemn the brutal terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel in the strongest possible terms.Our full solidarity now goes to Israel, which has every right to defend itself against terror.
World failing on Sustainable Development Goals Comment 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. By Cameron Allen, Shirin Malekpour and Imme Scholz
Party policy: Trust Will Win the Future böll.column 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. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
Representative survey: Germans want their government to assume an active and cooperative role in Europe Press release German citizens believe their government's promise to shape EU policy has not yet been fulfilled. The majority support a joint EU investment fund to promote climate-neutral industries. European defense capabilities and energy independence are their top policy priorities.
"Interference Desired": Heinrich Böll and his PEN Presidency 1970 to 1974 Background Fifty years ago, an article by Heinrich Böll entitled "A Plea for Meddling" appeared in the New York Times. In it, Böll pleaded to intervene in all countries of the world when it comes to helping political prisoners and obtaining their release. By Markus Schäfer
Central social discourses are linked to us Interview Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht have formed the new board of the Heinrich Böll Foundation since the early summer of 2022. In their joint conversation, they discuss the role of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in times of green government participation, war and climate crisis. And about Heinrich Böll.
