75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Committed to a Peaceful Solution in the Middle East Published: 11 December 2023 böll.column The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted seventy-five years ago this week. In view of the crimes committed in Germany’s name and the Shoah, this anniversary presents the country with a particular challenge in this post-October 7 world. By Dr. Imme Scholz
We cannot lose sight of the two-state solution Published: 15 November 2023 Statement We empathize with the pain and suffering of all Israelis – as well as with the pain and suffering of the Palestinians. A peace perspective requires a political solution that guarantees the right to self-determination and security for both Israel and Palestine. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Britain and the post-Brexit world: still searching for a role Published: 17 October 2023 Commentary Brexiters promised that leaving the EU would enable Britain to embrace a new global role. Arthur Snell explains why, despite the fillip of its support for Ukraine, the UK is struggling to establish a place in the world order. By Arthur Snell
Why we need to reconfigure globalisation Published: 10 October 2023 böll.column A climate-neutral world free of hunger and poverty is a distant proposition. Still, it is achievable. If, by means of redistribution and global cooperation, we manage to create prosperity for all, democracy will profit too. By Dr. Imme Scholz
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