“We must develop a joint vision for Germany and for Europe” Published: 8 October 2021 Interview Franziska Brantner MdB talks about her hopes that the new German government will reframe its European policy. Its priorities in this process should be the European Green Deal, defending the rule of law and bolstering the EU’s capacity to act. By Christine Pütz
In the name of the European Union: on the significance of words Published: 31 August 2021 Commentary In recent days, there has been a lot of talk in the EU about an emerging “wave of refugees” or “migration disaster”. However, the real disaster is the failure of Western governments to rescue people from Afghanistan who deserve our protection, the Director of our office in Brussels, Eva van de Rakt, comments. By Eva van de Rakt
The European Green Deal – a common task. Synergies required at every level Published: 10 May 2021 Analysis The European Green Deal will only become a true success story if the EU functions as a multi-level governing system in the truest sense of the word and the various levels operate at a well-connected interplay. By Christine Pütz and Claudia Rothe
Chances and limits of place-based environmental politics Published: 10 May 2021 Background At least since the globalization debate in the early 1980s, it has always been about the contradiction between the local and the global. Ares Kalandides explains why it is time to rethink this approach and what opportunities and possibilities local initiatives offer today. By Ares Kalandides
Filling the European Green Deal with life Published: 10 May 2021 Analysis The Green Deal offers an excellent framework for a sustainable, viable Europe. The challenge of the day, however, lies in filling it with life. We must ensure that the right measures are undertaken to match and reach the right goals. By Rasmus Andresen
The European Green Deal – a success story? Nation states must now make the next move Published: 10 May 2021 Analyse In order to achieve the declared goal of turning Europe into the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, the member states in general, but also the German government in particular, must take a far more resolute approach when implementing the European Green Deal. The necessary pressure to do so is being exerted by citizens and at the EU level alike. By Audrey Mathieu
Sustainably recovering from the pandemic: The European Green Deal – Think Locally Published: 28 April 2021 Dossier It will be important to shape the economic reconstruction in Europe in a socially and ecologically sustainable way. Especially municipalities and local initiatives are seen as potential drivers of the socio-ecological transformation. This year's annual European policy conference therefore focuses primarily on the local dimension of the European Green Deal.
Peace processes need a feminist vision! Published: 25 March 2021 Background Much has been achieved at international level in the critical field of women, peace and security in recent years. Yet women are still woefully underrepresented in the Afghan peace process. The basic rights for which they fought so hard are at stake in the country’s internal negotiations with the Taliban. By Anna Schwarz and Sarah Weiß
Media Capture Central European Style Published: 31 January 2019 With foreign owners leaving the market, Central European oligarchs are buying whatever they can get their hands on. The region is an object lesson in how vested interests can create a quasi-media monopoly on information. By Krisztián Simon
The Regulation of Online-harassment Published: 15 January 2015 Violent communication has relevant effects on queer feminist internet activism. This article focuses on options and necessities of regulating such forms of violent anti-feminist and racist communication. How to prevent or to stop violent online-communication? By Gitti Hentschel and Francesca Schmidt
