Statement by European foundations and cultural mediators on the continued imprisonment of Osman Kavala Statement Joint statement by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, the Robert Bosch Foundation, the Goethe Institute, the European Cultural Foundation and the Mercator Foundation to members of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the German Bundestag. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
How to use data for the public interest, even – or especially – in a pandemic Commentary Governments, the private sector and other organizations increasingly collect massive amounts of data, some for the public good, other times not. A consistent framework could ensure data use is both beneficial to the public interest and sufficiently protected against misuse. Aline Blankertz
Precarious peace – Nagorno-Karabakh after the ceasefire agreement Analysis The new ceasefire agreement negotiated between Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan has grave geopolitical and domestic consequences for the South Caucasus states. Stefan Meister, Director of the Heinrich Böll Foundation South Caucasus, explains 10 consequences of the agreement. Dr. Stefan Meister
Covid-19 tracing apps may see renewed push under Joe Biden Analysis US President-elect Joe Biden is preparing for a long-overdue national effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus. That may include facilitating and promoting widespread use of smartphone-based tracing apps that have been developed and distributed in a state-by-state patchwork. Gopal Ratnam
After the US elections 2020: “Europeans shared a collective sigh of relief” Interview Eva van de Rakt, director of our Brussels office, interviewed Reinhard Bütikofer (Member of the European Parliament, Greens/EFA) about the US election results, the priorities of the Biden-Harris administration, and the future of the transatlantic relationship. Eva van de Rakt
Pan-European contact-tracing – a chance for more normality and freer movement Commentary Most EU countries have worked out the kinks in their contact-tracing apps and now offer them as part of efforts to track coronavirus infection and break the chain of transmission. The next step is ensuring the apps can connect across borders. Zora Siebert
Constitutional referendum in Chile: a late end to dictatorship Background On 25 October, one year on from the mass demonstrations in the country, the Chilean electorate voted by an overwhelming majority of more than 78% in favour of a new constitution and of 79% for an assembly comprised solely of citizens to write this constitution. Ingrid Wehr
US election 2020: Of winning a victory for liberal democracy - and inheriting a pile of rubble Analysis The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is a significant victory for liberal democracy in the US and for a policy of compassion and cooperation. At the same time, the new government is facing a political pile of rubble full of enormous challenges. Bastian Hermisson
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