The Eleventh Commandment: Thou shalt not be indifferent! Published: 14 April 2023 Interview On April 19, 1943, Jews condemned to death in the Warsaw Ghetto rose up in an unprecedented heroic struggle against the German occupation. The commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the ghetto uprising is approaching. Joanna Maria Stolarek, director of the Warsaw office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation spoke with Zygmunt Stępiński, director of the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw about the commemoration, the nature of remembrance, and the universal message that the uprising and its commemoration bring. Wersja polska. By Joanna Maria Stolarek and Zygmunt Stępiński
“Social justice must be strengthened in European legislation” Published: 12 April 2023 Interview In her interview with Dr. Christine Pütz, Terry Reintke, Co-President of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament, offers her opinion on the study “Actually European?! Citizen Expectations towards German EU Policy in the Context of Crisis and Transformation” and makes the case for Germany’s commitment to show its dependability and solidarity. By Dr. Christine Pütz and Terry Reintke
Why the European response to the IRA must be more Europe Published: 24 March 2023 Commentary The EU’s half-baked response to the U.S. investment offensive is putting its competitiveness and our future prosperity at risk. Now is the time for deeper European integration and major adjustments to EU treaty law. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
Actually European!? 2023 | Citizen expectations towards German EU policy in the context of crisis and transformation Published: 23 March 2023 Summary In its coalition agreement, Germany’s current government committed itself to an “active EU policy” and promised to shape Europe in a "constructive" way. The past year however was dominated by crisis management in the wake of Russia's war of aggression. The EU, in its support of Ukraine or in the area of energy policy, proved to be capable of fast and common action, though its room for manoeuvre was often limited to the crises. Its defence capabilities and decarbonization of the economy still present enormous challenges. Against this political backdrop, the fifth edition of the long-term study Actually European!? analyzes how German citizens assess their country’s role in the EU and what they expect from their government. By Dr. Christine Pütz and Johannes Hillje
A vanishing line: the digital sphere and the increasing singularity of state and party Published: 20 March 2023 Commentary The app"Aktiv1st" tracks the social media activity of Socialist Party members and supporters, rewarding them with points for all their likes and shares, and ranking them in a list to foster peer-to-peer competition. By Alba Çela
Journalism in Ukraine: When the war is not only informational Published: 20 February 2023 Commentary The once lively scene of local and national Ukrainian media is threatened by the brutal Russian invasion and occupation. War has changed the work of journalists and media business models are under threat. By Inna Nelles
The rocky path to power for the Greens in 2023 Published: 31 January 2023 Analysis 2023 promises to be a crucial electoral year in Europe as voters elect new national leaders in several major countries, including Turkey, Poland and Spain. This article explores the role of the European Green Party (EGP) members in these elections. By Tobias Gerhard Schminke
“Women, Life, Freedom”: A German feminist foreign policy towards Iran Published: 27 January 2023 Analysis In Iran, feminist foreign policy demands both short-term interventions to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population and a long-term approach to deal with the state’s structural violence against its own citizens. By Barbara Mittelhammer and Cornelius Adebahr
A clear mandate for a deeper partnership between Germany and France Published: 26 January 2023 Commentary The year 2023 starts with the 60th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty, the cornerstone of reconciliation and partnership between the Federal Republic of Germany and France after the catastrophe of the Second World War. This partnership is today actively supported by more than 80% of the populations of both countries and is seen as a major driving force behind the future of the European Union. By Marc Berthold
Pyrrhic victories? The Green electoral year 2022 Published: 1 December 2022 Analysis In 2022, European green parties increased their number of seats in most elections while witnessing some of their fiercest opponents win power. As such, the year was somewhat of a Pyrrhic battle for the Greens at the ballot box: though battles were technically won, the overall outcome can hardly be considered a complete victory. By Tobias Gerhard Schminke