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Agriculture Atlas - Facts and figures on EU farming policy

Atlas

The European edition of this atlas combines elements from various already published national editions, giving both an overview of Europe as a whole as well as insights into the agricultural structures in various EU member states. This atlas aims to strengthen civil society and social movements throughout the continent, thereby advancing the ecological and social transformation in our agricultural and food systems.

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Dossier

The Ocean Atlas

Dossier

Overfishing, the loss of biodiversity, and an immense pollution – the seas are under stress. The Ocean Atlas 2017 delivers in more than 40 infographics and articles all the relevant data, facts and contexts.

Dossier

Geoengineering

Dossier

Our web dossier sheds light on the risks of geoengineering for human rights, indigenous and community rights, peace and democracy, food security, biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.

Democracy

International Politics

Publications

Gender-Based Violence in the Context of Conflict and Crisis

Factsheet

Gender-based violence is a devastating consequence of crises and conflicts, disproportionately affecting women and girls. This factsheet highlights the international dimension and the impact of declining funding for aid projects.

By Aida Fatić

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For human security in Middle East policy: Options for political action

Security, dignity, and self-determination for all people in Palestine and Israel are the basis for lasting security. An approach based on international law and feminism offers further options for action.

Budgeting for Security?

E-Paper

As Europe rethinks its security strategy in light of global shifts, a new initiative aims to ramp up defense efforts. This paper warns the plan lacks real coordination incentives and calls for deeper reforms that tie funding to shared priorities like democratic resilience and climate security.

By Georg McCutcheon and Anton Möller

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Economy & Social Issues

Ecology

Education & Culture

Africa

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"It's essential for me that the audience grasps the true scale of Sudan's crisis."

Interview

In April 2023, war broke out in Sudan and is still raging - also in the capital Khartoum. A Sudanese film team captured the lives of five residents before and during the war. Their film is now showing at the Berlinale. Clara Müller spoke to them.

Asia

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Rare Earths: Why European Industries Are Dependent on Myanmar

Commentary

Almost two-thirds of the heavy rare earths dysprosium and terbium on the global market come from Myanmar. How should Germany and Europe deal with the mining of urgently needed rare earths in the civil war-torn country of Myanmar?

By Johanna Sydow

Latin America

Brazil: Facts, data, and knowledge about the world's largest rainforest

Amazon Atlas

Since its colonization, the Amazon region has served as a projection surface for foreign ideas and desires. With the Brazilian Amazon Atlas, we want to deconstruct common stereotypes about the region - and show it from the perspective of its diverse inhabitants.

By Imme Scholz, Marcelo Montenegro, Julia Dolce and Regine Schönenberg

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Middle East & N. Africa

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Europe must emancipate itself from the USA in the Middle East

Comment

In order not to jeopardize a lasting peace solution in the Middle East, the EU must emancipate itself from the USA. International law should be the guiding principle here, writes Simon Ilse, Head of Office in Ramallah.

By Simon Ilse

North America

Europe

Actually European!? 2025

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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.

By Dr. Maria Skóra and Georg McCutcheon

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