As a political foundation, we are independent of the party and parliamentary group, but at the same time we are an integral part of the green movement. The headwind that blows in our face is getting tougher every day.
Over the last three years, the transatlantic alliance has demonstrated a largely remarkable unity in its support for Ukraine. But the future of US policy under President Trump is particularly uncertain. Given this context, this paper explores how the European Union and its Member States could adjust their Ukraine and NATO policies.
Germany is dependent on labour migration from the Western Balkans. However, the emigration of young, educated people in particular is slowing down both economic and democratic progress in the region.
This report strives to shed light on the various biophysical as well as sociocultural long-term impacts of mining, which can mean massive long-term monetary costs for states and further generations.
This study by the Belgrade Center for Security Policy examines the political debate around Serbia's Jadar Project, exploring its global significance, key actors, and evolving narratives. It details the debate's stages, its impact on Serbian politics, and the potential future of environmental discourse.
Is it utopian to insist on a good life for all in the face of the climate crisis? No more unrealistic than the utopia of endless growth on a finite planet on the backs of the weakest. On the road to a climate-just world” describes ways to create a sustainable world worth living in for everyone - and exposes false hopes and dangerous false solutions.
The European Union has many candidates for membership. It is currently conducting negotiations with Albania, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the accession processes are complicated. The current policy paper on the reform debate analyses the arguments for and against a rapid enlargement of the EU and provides recommendations for policy-makers.
For more than half a century, the European Union's agricultural policy has focussed primarily on increasing agricultural productivity and the cost-effective production of food. This policy paper provides recommendations for action that are largely possible without amending the EU treaties.
In 2023, the organization Global Witness registered the killing of 196 environmental defenders, clarifying that this staggering figure could be even “higher”. This report investigates online gender-based violence faced by women environmental defenders (WEDs) in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Geogenic hydrogen could offer an alternative solution for the energy transition, especially in hard-to-decarbonize sectors like steel production and heavy transport. Geologist Stefan Cramer explores the potential and risks of this natural hydrogen and reveals what is currently known.