Southern Europe is drying out

Southern Europe is running out of time—and water. From Bulgaria’s collapsing networks to Cyprus’ empty dams and Greece’s record-low reservoirs, the Mediterranean has become Europe’s frontline of a structural crisis. Climate change, chronic underinvestment, and soaring demand are pushing entire regions past the point of seasonal shortages.

8 min

The Hidden History of Gesundheitssamt and its Last Long Legacy

Introduction to the Thuringia Study Trip This guided tour of Weimar formed part of a trilateral study programme in Thuringia organised by the France-Italy section of the Heinrich Böll Foundation....

8 min

From the world of influencers: interview with Samuel Miškov, part 2

If I could openly say that I promote a product only because I was paid for it: I would also promote tobacco.

1 min

Frontex’s New Wings? The European Border Agency on a Course Toward Defense

Europe’s border guardian, Frontex, could be evolving into a part of the EU’s air defense system. Brussels is considering giving the agency new powers—this time focused on drone protection and critical infrastructure.

4 min

Europe 1914 vs 2025: Christmas Truce vs Modern-Time War

In 1914, soldiers stepped into No Man’s Land and discovered that “enemy” was still a reversible word. In 2025, war unfolds through drones, pixels, and propaganda, where even empathy risks being weaponised.

16 min

Generations: Why do we care about them?

What is a generation and why is there such a thing? What are the different generations?

7 min

Threats Instead of Negotiations: The American Offensive Against the EU’s Climate Policy

A new tension in transatlantic relations has surfaced where it was least expected — in technical talks about the future of shipping. Reports from negotiations in London reveal how climate policy has become a battlefield in the struggle for global power.

4 min

PulseZ podcast: Compass for Body and Soul 03 // Conversations with psychologists: on mental well-being and self-care

Life can often feel fast and demanding — for both our body and our mind. How can we maintain balance, mental well-being, and a healthy body amid it all? Find it out in the Compass for Body and Soul mini-series of the PulseZ podcast. Three conversations, three perspectives on health – listen and recharge your body and mind.

1 min
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