Under pressure: a Rule of Law and humanitarian crisis on the external borders of the EU Published: 18 November 2022 Commentary The UNHCR and the IOM jointly called upon Italy and all EU Member States who abide by applicable legislation, to protect people and distribute responsibility within the EU fairly. Humanity and the Rule of Law are in the EU’s most basic interests – if these go unheeded at its external borders, they can hardly be defended within. By Neda Noraie-Kia
2022 US midterms Published: 3 November 2022 Dossier On 8 November 2022, a new US Congress will be elected. What are the main points of debate? What will the results mean for the transatlantic relationship, for the climate, and for the world? How do elections function in the US? The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung's Washington, DC office tries to answer these questions and more.
Ukraine: no survival without weapons Published: 25 July 2022 Interview “Ceasefire without regaining control over our land means that my son will inherit this war.” In the interview, Inna Sovsun and Yehor Cherniev, members of the Verkhovna Rada, demand to stop denying what Russia's war against Ukraine is about. The conversation was conducted by Robert Sperfeld. By Robert Sperfeld
Gender agenda: The big conundrum in the general elections in Kenya and Senegal Published: 20 July 2022 Analysis In the months of July and August 2022, Senegal and Kenya will hold their general elections. However, the big question remains: Where do Senegalese and Kenyan women stand on their quest to parliamentary mandates and political offices? By Dr. Saliou Ngom, Dr. Selly Bâ, Caroline Kioko and Nicola Egelhof
Putin takes his revenge while Idlib starves Published: 15 July 2022 Commentary For years, civil society players in Syria have had to go through agonies of uncertainty about the future of humanitarian supplies to the country every six months, as the battle over the corresponding resolution grinds into deadlock at the United Nations Security Council. It was no different this time when the mandate ran out, only to be extended yet again two days later – albeit for just another six months. If cross-border aid to Idlib dries up, the region will be under threat of famine, but medical supplies, education programmes and the fight against sexualised violence and violence against women and girls are also areas of concern. By Dr. Bente Scheller
“The keyword must be greater European capacity for action” Published: 12 July 2022 Interview Anna Lührmann, Minister of State for Europe and Climate at the German Federal government, talks to Christine Pütz about the results of the "Actually European?! 2022" study and what the citizens expect from Germany’s European policy at this “turning point in history”. By Dr. Anna Lührmann and Dr. Christine Pütz
A new day in Europe but not in Bulgaria! Published: 7 July 2022 Commentary The EU–Western Balkans Leaders' Meeting concluded more as a win for Putin and his allies than for progressive forces in the Western Balkans. The European Council did not meet the challenge of the moment, writes Simon Ilse. By Simon Ilse
Getting serious about enlargement perspectives - how else are we to respond to this war? Published: 22 June 2022 Interview Energy policy plays a central role following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the EU-Western Balkans leaders' meeting on Thursday 23 June 2022, Simon Ilse spoke to Dirk Buschle, Deputy Director of the Vienna-based international organisation Energy Community, about the energy and geopolitical implications of EU enlargement. By Simon Ilse
The UK’s refugee deal with Rwanda: “Setting a catastrophic precedent” Published: 22 June 2022 Commentary The UK’s plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda – even before their applications have been concluded – may have been halted just in time this time, but the government is still pushing forward with its controversial plans. By Kirsten Krampe
Higher education in Taliban’s Afghanistan Published: 31 May 2022 Interview The unexpected ban of secondary school education of girls on 23 March 2022 by the Taliban authority was condemned by the international community. Professor Michael Daxner, who has been actively involved in the higher education sector in Afghanistan for the last several years, gives an overview of challenges currently faced. By Sarah Weiß