Hope - Society - Innovation - Politics
E-cigarette regulation is a smoking gun
Unregulated without the need to prove one’s age to a shop assistant, cigarette vending machines are a threat to public health within Spain whilst simultaneously highlighting the neglectful attitude of international policy makers towards cigarette regulation.
Realpolitik vs. Human Dignity
As the world is moving from multilateralism to bilateral realpolitik, the importance of human dignity seems to diminish. As a young generation, bound to inherit the politics of today, we need to find new ways to engage rather than to disconnect from current global politics and affairs.
Hamas does not work for a two-state solution
The terrorist attack on 7th October presents Israel with a situation with only poor solutions. While bombing Gaza to smithereens is unlikely to bring peace to the country, the fundamental problem is that neither Hamas nor Netanyahu's government wants a two-state solution.
How ‘Power Play’ can inspire innovation in moderate political parties
The award-winning Norwegian political drama ‘Power Play’ tells the compelling story of a young female politician’s journey to reinvent Norway’s governing party during the late 70s and early 80s. This series holds valuable lessons for today’s moderate parties struggling to innovate and stay relevant. Here’s what they are.
Honesty is essential in economic development
From the small practices of women in the African marketplace to the government officials in the largest nations; if dishonesty is the rule of the game there will be no growth.
Moral Machines: Artificial Intelligence for a Better World
What is the best approach moving forward regarding artificial intelligence (AI) development: Carrying on full speed ahead, pause and think, or is there a third way?
From offended to connected
Many of us live by the conviction that we must take a stand against everything we disagree with. But the truth is we do not.
Robert Schuman: “Democracy will be Christian or it won´t exist.”
The future of Europe depends on our ability to agree on what respect for human dignity means, and how to work together on today’s terms. Former Slovenian prime minister, Alojz Peterle, is concerned because the values of life, truth and dignity are being less and less considered and respected in today’s political landscape.
About Debt and Sin: Biblical Economics
How is faith connected to money? In this blog Tomáš Sedláček discusses why our understanding of money impacts our understanding of the christian faith and vice versa.