With the violation of international law in Venezuela by the US, the hegemonic ambitions of the Trump administration are impossible to ignore. The EU’s hesitant response has weakened the Union at a crucial moment. Where should Europe go from here?

The US is largely falling away as a partner, China is binding the Global South closer. To help shape tomorrow’s world order, Europe needs new, credible platforms for climate, development, and fair trade rules – together with the emerging middle powers.

We deeply mourn the loss of our esteemed colleague Dr Antonie Katharina Nord, who passed away on 18 May 2025 after a long illness. In various roles, most recently as head of the international division, Antonie shaped the work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation like few others. With her death, the foundation has lost an impressive leader and a clever strategist, but above all, a humorous and warm-hearted human being. We are struggling to comprehend this profound loss.

The October 7th horrific attack on southern Israel left the cities, villages and Kibutzim of the Western Negev area with tearing grief, loss and trauma. The 2024-2025 art calendar, produced by hbs's partner Umm Culture association, provides a glimpse to personal, symbolic interpretations of the local reality before and after October 7th, as well as a space for reflection and rehabilitation.