Statement by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung on the Hamas attack on Israel Published: 9 October 2023 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. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Climate, jobs, and growth: How coalitions powered Biden’s legislation to decarbonize america Published: 20 September 2023 Analysis It’s been one year since the US passed the most significant climate bill in American history. The achievement, after years of failures, offers lessons for progressive movements on building coalitions, creating hopeful narratives, rebuilding trust in government-led solutions, and expanding grassroots support. By Mareike Moraal, Ella Mueller and Hannah Winnick
State of the Union address: Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term in office Published: 20 September 2023 Analysis In her address, European Commission President von der Leyen missed the opportunity to develop bold proposals for the future. This contribution analyses her informal bid for a second term in office by looking at her thematic focuses. By Roderick Kefferpütz, Lisa Sandtner (on parental leave), Anton Möller, Zora Siebert , Melanie Bernhofer and Hannah Goerlich
Reflections on Feminist Foreign and Development Policy Published: 31 August 2023 Fellowship What does it take to realize an intersectional feminist foreign policy that benefits countries in the Global North and Global South? How can we prevent feminist foreign policy from turning into a branding tool with little substance or transformative potential? Why is it necessary for democratic governments to pursue a feminist foreign policy in an increasingly authoritarian world? These are some of the questions that a group of young feminists fellows set out to answer during a study tour in the United States organized by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Washington, DC office.
Challenges to a coherent implementation of a Feminist Foreign Policy Published: 22 August 2023 Commentary Feminist Foreign Policy is about more than giving women power - creating the space for intersectional understandings of power imbalances is at its core. By Sabrine Dao
Ukraine's reconstruction: "Continue to apply the sandwich effect!" Published: 23 June 2023 Interview On 21 and 22 June 2023, the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference was held in London. It is about a lot of money, its distribution and the necessary control. If many actors work together, the mammoth task can succeed without much corruption. Johannes Voswinkel, Director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Kyiv office interviews Olena Halushka, Board Member of the Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC). By Johannes Voswinkel and Olena Halushka
World Refugee Day 2023: accountability cannot be pushed over borders Published: 21 June 2023 Commentary World Refugee Day obliges us to take stock of the brutal reality at our EU's external borders. We cannot shirk our responsibility for humanity or outsource responsibility. By Neda Noraie-Kia
EPC Summit in Moldova: A strong signal of support for the country and President Sandu Published: 30 May 2023 Interview Though support for European integration is growing among Moldovans, a deep divide over the attitude towards Russia remains a challenge for the country. Robert Sperfeld interviews Mihail Sirkeli, political analyst and editor of nokta.md. By Robert Sperfeld and Mihail Sirkeli
Roderick Kefferpütz, new Director of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union Published: 16 May 2023 Press release Roderick Kefferpütz is the new Director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union office in Brussels as of 15 May 2023. He takes over from Eva van de Rakt, who has been Head of the European Union and North America Division at the headquarters of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung in Berlin since May 2023. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union and Roderick Kefferpütz
“Nationalism is obsessed with power and masculinity” Published: 10 May 2023 Interview The Syrian historian and journalist Karam Nachar is a co-founder of the Al-Jumhuriya newspaper. He writes about women’s and LGBT rights, among other socio-political debates. Interviewed by Hannah El-Hitami, he talks about the specific challenges for minorities in Syria, and the state of Syrian civil society after more than 10 years of war. By Hannah El-Hitami and Karam Nachar