21st Foreign Policy Conference Published: 12 January 2021 Dossier Worldwide we are witnessing the return to great power rivalry, and – as a reaction – the calls for strategic sovereignty of the European Union are gaining strength. But how can the EU navigate through a more competitive world and maintain its core values at the same time? These questions are at the core of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung's 21st Foreign Policy Conference.
After Ursula von der Leyen’s ambitious first State of the Union address: It’s time for EU action! Published: 18 September 2020 Commentary European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s first State of the Union speech showed an ambitious and a strategic approach to the many crises hitting Europe and the world. However, words are not enough. They must be backed up by actions and coherent policy measures. By Eva van de Rakt , Lisa Tostado , Martin Keim , Zora Siebert , Anna Schwarz and Joan Lanfranco
Southeast Asia: Going Greener, Post-COVID-19? Published: 24 August 2020 Article Green recovery. Social protection. Smart containment. Decarbonisation. Putting progress in climate action at par with measuring GDP. Creative capacity. These phrases have been running through conversations these days around changing Southeast Asia's template for development in the post-COVID era. By Johanna Son
The Crisis of the Zionist Left Published: 6 August 2020 Editorial What happened to the Israeli Peace Camp? Is the two-state solution dead? Where is the Israeli left? This special project introduces an ambitious attempt to answer these big questions by shedding light on some of the key dynamics and developments within Israeli society and especially within the Israeli left
The Transatlantic Relationship: A Call to the Next Generation Published: 30 July 2020 Where we stand In the future, the US and the EU will have to make even greater efforts to ensure the permanence and vitality of their relationship. Most importantly, the future dialogue will have to reflect the social, demographic and political realities on both sides of the Atlantic. This means, for example, that all sections of society must be represented in Washington and Brussels. By Rachel Rizzo
Transatlantic Relations in the Post-Pandemic World Published: 30 July 2020 Essay Even before the outbreak of the pandemic, the transatlantic community faced enormous domestic and geopolitical challenges. The pandemic reinforces these tendencies and at the same time makes it clear why cooperation will remain essential in the future. By Torrey Taussig
EU-Africa: A close and intense relationship Published: 24 July 2020 Conversation The need for equal EU-African relations, the importance of recognising the historical background and what Europe can learn from Africa. By Claudia Simons
Between cooperation and systemic rivalry: The EU-China Relations Published: 24 July 2020 Conversation How will EU-China relations look like in the future? Which priorities need to be set? Opportunities for the German EU Council Presidency. By Katrin Altmeyer , Reinhard Bütikofer and Dr Janka Oertel
EU Trade Policy: More Transparency, Environmental and Climate Protection! Published: 15 July 2020 Conversation Trade policy as an instrument of climate and environmental protection? What would be the effects of a supply chain law? By Jörg Haas
The EU Migration Policy: More Solidarity Is Needed! Published: 15 July 2020 Conversation Looking ahead to the future of the EU asylum system, what is the impact of Covid-19 on solidarity within the European Union? A debate on the dysfunctionality and possible solutions. By Anna Schwarz