Actually European!? 2025 Embracing cooperative leadership in Europe

A majority of citizens in Germany have a positive view of the new federal government‘s pledge for a stronger leadership role in the EU, but clearly advocate for doing so in a cooperative manner. These findings come from the latest edition of our long-term study 'Actually European!?' on Germany’s role in the EU.

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Recent Articles & Specials

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Energy Communities and the Legacy of Post-Socialism

The energy and climate crisis is real, and the big fossil fuel companies are dictating the rules of the game. Global warming and Russia's aggression in Ukraine have accelerated the search for safer, cheaper, and greener energy. One option is energy provided by energy communities. In post-communist countries, however, cooperatives have a distinctly negative connotation. The belief that energy should come from big government agencies or fossil fuel companies has created a perception that energy prices are beyond our control. But is this statement true? We explore this and many other questions in the following report.

3 Questions on Polish politics after the presidential election to Green Vice-Minister Urszula Zielińska

3 Questions
After PiS' victory at the presidential election run-off in Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for and survived a confidence vote on 11 June 2025. What’s next for the country’s governing coalition, at a critical moment for Europe’s climate, democracy, and security agenda? Roderick Kefferpütz asked Urszula Zielińska, Green Vice-Minister for Climate and Environment, what the result means for the future of the ruling coalition, the Greens’ priorities in the months ahead and Poland’s role in the EU.
By Roderick Kefferpütz and Urszula Zielińska
Dossier

Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

This dossier is a collaborative effort of Heinrich Böll Foundation offices and our partner organizations worldwide to highlight the diversity of agroecological initiatives within our global network. From community-led digital innovations to public policy strategies, it explores how agroecology redefines food systems and promotes people’s agency.

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Publications

What’s next for the CAP? Recommendations

What’s next for the CAP?

How should the CAP change after 2027 in order to finally serve environmental and climate protection, and to a much greater extent take into account the socio-economic needs of all participants in the food supply chain? The recommendations indicate the most important directions for the necessary changes.

Actually European!? 2025

Executive summary
A majority of citizens in Germany have a positive view of the new federal government‘s pledge for a stronger leadership role in the EU, but clearly advocate for doing so in a cooperative manner. These findings come from the latest edition of our long-term study 'Actually European!?' on Germany’s role in the EU.
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We barely have time to celebrate our wins … or to process what we’ve lost

The Ukrainian House report, issued in cooperation with the Open Space Works Ukraine and the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Warsaw highlights how Ukrainian Women-led Organisations (WLOSs) have played a key role in responding to the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion. Drawing on research in Ukraine and Poland, it explores their grassroots efforts in providing emergency aid, psychosocial support, and long-term solutions.  
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Democracy & Human Rights

Two Proposals to Re-Establish the Rule of Law

Two Proposals to Re-Establish the Rule of Law

Analysis
Since the Law and Justice (PiS)-led government began restructuring Poland’s judiciary in 2015, legal certainty has steadily declined. Now, the Codification Committee has put forward two proposals to restore the rule of law in Poland: one advocating for a swift, decisive approach, while the other follows a slower, more gradual path. Both have sparked a controversial debate about how to restore the rule of law.
By Paul Naumann and Ewelina Lipska
Empowering Grassroots Voices

Empowering Grassroots Voices: How Feminists in Poland Build Collective Strength

Background
For years, Polish women have faced systemic oppression, driving constant shifts in feminist activism strategies. The past decade has been particularly turbulent under the rule of Law and Justice, sparking mass protests but also fostering the growth of new grassroots initiatives, strengthening solidarity and resilience. What are the current realities of the feminist movement in Poland, and how is it driving societal change?
By Ewelina Lipska and Paul Naumann
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Europe & International Politics

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Energy & Climate

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European Agricultural Policy

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The Power of Three – A Weimar triangle for rural Europe

Geopolitics, geography and geometry can sometimes come together as a force for good. A gathering of people from European rural and urban civil society in the Polish village of Grzybów was one such moment. The event, which was spearheaded by ARC2020 and took place at the end of November, weaved together rural, urban, farming and EU perspectives to find a common thread towards a fairer, more sustainable farming and food system.
By Natasha Foote and Hannes Lorenzen
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Our Podcast

6th Polish-German Round Table on Eastern Europe

As the war in Ukraine continues to reshape geopolitical landscapes, the West faces growing challenges in maintaining support for Ukraine. The upcoming electoral shifts in the U.S. and Germany as well as the relatively recent emergence of a new Polish government signal potential changes in regional dynamics and cooperation. In this podcast, esteemed international experts analyze the latest political developments and their implications for European and global security, with a focus on Ukraine's ongoing fight against the Russian full-scale invasion. This series is produced in collaboration with the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and Austausch e.V. as part of the 6th Polish-German Round Table on Eastern Europe.

5th German-Polish Roundtable on the East

Despite the West’s success in maintaining solidarity with Ukraine amidst increasing war fatigue, the outcome of the war remains unclear. While anticipated political shifts in the U.S. are going to visibly impact the broader dynamics of Ukraine's NATO and EU integration, the recent election of a new government in Poland promises potential advancements in Polish-German relations. In this podcast renowned international experts discuss recent political developments and their impact on European and global security with a particular focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The podcast was produced in cooperation with the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe as a part of the 5th German-Polish Round Table on Eastern Europe.

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