Tunisia's migration policy: the ambiguous consequences of democratization Published: 13 January 2022 Commentary In Tunisia, the first decade of democratization did not lead to an expansion of migrant rights. Despite initial attempts to replace the restrictive policies inherited from the authoritarian regime of Ben Ali, domestic and international forces ultimately put breaks on liberal migration reform. By Katharina Natter
Season's Greetings 2022 Published: 21 December 2021 The year 2021 is arriving to its end and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your efforts, support, and inspiring cooperation. We wish you the best in this season, as well as good health and well-being for you and your loved ones. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union
How European security is changing Published: 17 December 2021 Commentary Migration policy, economic and trade policy, health policy, technology policy, and climate policy are increasingly being thought of in terms of “security”. But different things may be taking place in each of these policy areas – from the application of military tools to a shift away from a liberal paradigm to a more defensive approach, to the invocation of security to push for extraordinary measures that bypass democratic decision-making processes. By Alice Billon-Galland, Rita Floyd and Hans Kundnani
Chile before the presidential run-off: democracy itself is at stake Published: 17 December 2021 Interview In the second round of the presidential elections on 19 December 2021, Chile will be deciding between the far-right candidate, José Antonio Kast, and the left-wing progressive Gabriel Boric. Non-voters and anti-politicians may be able to tip the balance in these pivotal elections. Interview with Gitte Cullmann, office director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung in Santiago de Chile. By Caroline Kassin
In memory of Frieder Wolf-Buchert Published: 16 December 2021 Obituary Frieder Wolf-Buchert, our colleague at the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung for many years, has passed away at the age of 66, following serious illness. He built up and led our European Union office, which opened in January 1997. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Asylum and migration policy, Traffic Light coalition-style: a new start for Germany, new hope for Europe Published: 16 December 2021 Analysis The chapter of the coalition agreement of the new German government on integration, migration and flight is highly ambitious. What changes does it set out at EU policy level? By Neda Noraie-Kia and Anna Schwarz
Recommendations for a new role for Germany in the Eastern Partnership Published: 16 December 2021 Analysis At the Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit on 15 December 2021, German Chancellor Scholz met with high-ranking representatives of the EU and its Member States and the EaP countries. How can the Traffic Light coalition contribute to a more effective Eastern Partnership? By Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers
Young voices on the rise – Youth and democracy in the Asia-Pacific region Published: 15 December 2021 Dossier In the Asia-Pacific region, the contest between democracy and autocracy has further escalated in recent years. The younger generation is playing an increasingly decisive role with creative and innovative forms of democratic protest, be it flash mobs, hashtag activism, savvy use of hand signals or developing homegrown signals shared through infographics on social media. Especially in the context of an ongoing worldwide pandemic, young people are pushing for alternative approaches and continue to gather on online platforms devoted to change and resistance. By examining the role of youth in pro-democracy movements from a wide range of perspectives, this dossier aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in their respective regions and, subsequently, to contribute to improve international support mechanisms for ‘Young Advocates For Democracy’ (YA4D).
Germany's Traffic Light coalition Published: 8 December 2021 Dossier A follow-up of Germany's Traffic Light coalition (Ampelkoalition). Authors By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union
New Foundation Presidents as of April 2022 – Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht elected with large majority Published: 7 December 2021 Press release On Saturday 4 December 2021, the Members’ Assembly of the Green Party-affiliated political foundation Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung elected Prof. Dr. Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht with a large majority as new Co-Presidents. The duo will take office as of 1 April 2022 and 1 June 2022, respectively. The terms of the current presidents, Barbara Unmüßig and Dr. Ellen Ueberschär, will end as scheduled on 31 March 2022 and 31 May 2022, respectively. Steffen Heizmann will stay on as the Foundation‛s CEO. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
