Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Warszawa

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Democracy & Human Rights, Energy & Climate, Europe & International Politics and European Agricultural Policy.
Here you can find information about events organised independently, or in cooperation with other organisations, as well as about our publications on the most relevant green topics. We encourage you to participate in our debates and conferences, and to follow us in social media.

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September

International Summer school

Event Tuesday, 08. September 2026 – Saturday, 12. September 2026 in Prague

Feminist Futures for Foreign Policy
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September

NEUES DATUM | Europa im Gespräch mit Robert Habeck

Talk Tuesday, 22. September 2026 in Brussels

Sicherheit und Verantwortung in unsicheren Zeiten
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September

SAVE THE DATE! Launch of the Agribusiness Atlas 2026

Online book presentation Wednesday, 30. September 2026

Facts and figures about the corporations that control what we eat

Recent Articles & Specials

How to Reform a Public Broadcaster Without Capturing It

Lithuania reformed its public broadcaster LRT with a new law. Earlier drafts of the law raised criticism but the final version improved safeguards for editorial independence. The final law is improved, though it raises a broader European question: how to make public broadcasters accountable without giving political institutions control over independent journalism.

Dorita Visalgienė, Dmitrij Kulik, Alius Kubilius, Arūnas Burinskas

Publications

EU defence industrial policy in a new era

E-paper

The 2024 re-election of Donald Trump as US president, and the realignment of US security strategy that is expected to follow fundamentally changes Europe’s security outlook. The EU cannot become Europe’s security provider, but it can, through its defence industrial policy, support the funding and organization of the rearmament effort.

Poland, Germany and Ukraine at a Turning Point: Making or Breaking the Western Alliance

At the beginning of 2025, Russia's war against Ukraine is entering its third year. At the same time, the EU is facing many uncertainties. Starting with those related to Donald Trump's second presidential term, through intra-European ones – related to the growth of far-right and far-left groups in many EU countries, and resulting from Russia's hybrid war against Western countries. In this context, the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe in cooperation with Austausch is publishing a report that offers answers to these threats and challenges. The report is published with the support of the Heinrich Böll Foundation Warsaw office.

Böll.Thema 2/24: Democracy

Worldwide, democracy is under pressure. In this edition of the magazine Böll.Thema we introduce people who inspire us with their commitment to democratic values. Because without dedication and action, there can be no democracy. And without democracy, everything is for naught.

More publications

Democracy & Human Rights

Journalism in Exile – New Reality for Azerbaijan's Independent Media

In the face of increasingly shrinking space for freedom of speech and tightening repressions against independent media in Azerbaijan, the only way for them to continue their activity is immigration and working in exile. But to do this means adapting to an entirely new reality, frightening and complex.

Lora Reissner

2025: another tough year ahead for the Greens?

Analysis

After a rocky 2024, electoral prospects look bleak for members of the European Green Party. However, with at least seven national parliamentary and 10 head-of-state elections, as well as dozens of local and regional elections in 16 countries, there is plenty of opportunity for a Green surprise. This article reviews the 2025 electoral prospects for European Green Party members in Europe.

Eric Balonwu

The world elects: Assessing the super election year 2024

Analysis

Elections were held in over 70 countries in 2024, with over half the global population going to the polls. This report assesses the outcomes of these elections and offers reflections on what the impact of the ‘election super-year’ is likely to be on key policy issues and on the deeper systemic state of democracy.

Richard Youngs

More about Democracy & Human Rights programme

Europe & International Politics

100 Days of Merz: Election Gifts for the Few Instead of Prosperity for All

Presidents' column

The federal government has unprecedented funds at its disposal but fails to use them for necessary modernization. In doing so, it jeopardizes Germany’s economic future and the prospects of coming generations.

Jan Philipp Albrecht

Trump's Budget: Climate Losses, Welfare Cuts, and More Deportations

Analysis

The Trump Administration’s new budget law is a back door to implementing major portions of the MAGA agenda. It could become one of the most destructive, anti-climate, anti-poor, and anti-working class pieces of legislation in US history and risks the country’s long-term economic stability.

Teresa Eder, Drew Mitnick, Katharina Obser, Brendan O'Donnell, Carl Roberts, Hannah Winnick

Heading: In favour of a multi-speed Europe

President's column

Today, a united Europe no longer means everyone at the same time. On key issues such as defence, digitalisation, and key technologies, alliances of the willing are needed – both within and beyond the EU.

Jan Philipp Albrecht

More about Europe & International Politics programme

Dossier

Rebalancing the Baltic Sea region

In the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the increased threat Russia poses to Europe, the strategic importance of the Baltic Sea region has grown considerably. We present a selection of articles prepared in cooperation with New Eastern Europe magazine, in which this very topic is the central theme of issue 4/2025.