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The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union Office | Global Dialogue office in Brussels is welcoming applications for the open position "Communication and Media Coordinator" to be filled as of January 2027. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 1 December 2026, 23:59 CET. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the application deadline. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Lula da Silva has won the run-off election in Brazil – it was a victory for democracy! However, the conservative and far-right majority in Congress and the Senate will make it difficult for Lula to govern. Germany and the EU must step up as partners.

Democrats sweep Congress with historic wins. What now for Europe? Keep building strategic sovereignty.

A blue wave swept the 2026 US midterms. Democrats made significant gains in both the House and the Senate, while Republicans suffered historic losses. The results reshape the balance of power in Washington and raise pressing questions about the final two years of the Trump presidency and the future of transatlantic relations. We asked three questions to Paul Kohlenberg, Director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Washington, DC office, on the midterm election key takeaways and their implications for EU-US relations.

As geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over transatlantic relations reshape international partnerships, the EU and Canada are looking to deepen their cooperation. Following their Summit in Montreal on 29-30 October 2026, we spoke to Julian Joswig MdB, Committee Coordinator for the Green Parliamentary Group on the Bundestag Committee on EU Affairs, about the outcomes of the meeting, Canada’s proposed associate membership of the EU, and the future of transatlantic relations.

How can energy communities become more socially inclusive and tackle energy poverty? A European workshop showcased inspiring examples and practical tools to make the social value of community energy projects visible and measurable.

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), with the support of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue, is launching an open call for eight young climate leaders to join the Climate Leadership Programme, running from December 2026 to March 2027. The programme combines online masterclasses and skills training with a week in Brussels, including participation in CEPS’ flagship event, Ideas Lab, on 4 and 5 March 2027. It offers participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of EU climate policy-making, develop practical skills, connect with climate leaders from around the world and engage directly with the European policy community. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 10 November 2026, 23:59 CET.

The majority of respondents want a Europe that is more independent of the US and forges new international partnerships. There is also broad support for a stronger European economy, even if this comes at a higher cost. These are among the findings of this year’s edition of our study on Germany’s role in the EU.

Lula has won a historic fourth term, a hopeful signal that the far right can be defeated at the ballot box. Young voters, grassroots activists and more than 10 million members of “Lula’s Army” turned the tide in three weeks. Regine Schönenberg, Director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung office in Rio de Janeiro, explains what drove this comeback, how civil society can defend social justice, climate and Indigenous rights against a conservative Congress, and what Europe should prioritise now.

Two thirds of 9,000+ respondents in six EU countries back German rearmament. But support is uneven, trust is not guaranteed, and the rise of extremism in Germany worries people most.