Web dossier | Trump 2.0: Transatlantic relations at a crossroads

Donald Trump's return to the White House will have far-reaching international consequences. How will it affect Transatlantic relations, Europe's security policy and global climate policy? In this web dossier, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung addresses these and other questions from a green and European perspective.

E-paper | The Future of the EU– US Trade and Technology Council

Will the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) shape a resilient future or succumb to geopolitical rifts? While there is considerable uncertainty over how this will play out, it is clear that the future of the TTC will hang on the outcome of any eventual negotiations. The challenges presented by renewed tensions over tariffs also suggest that maintaining a continued platform for regular EU-US dialogue over trade could be more important than ever, even if the space for cooperation is diminished. If the TTC can be restructured to suit a new phase of the EU–US relationship, it could emerge with a central role to address the challenges that the EU and US must meet together, including on the intersection of climate and trade.

This in-depth exploration of scenarios, challenges, and opportunities for transatlantic collaboration on trade, tech, and climate action outlines possible futures. By Ellie Belton and Max Gruenig (E3G).

Analysis | For climate protection, this Trump Presidency could be worse than the last

On the campaign trail in 2024 and since the November election, former president Donald Trump has not let up in denying the tie between fossil-fuel use and global warming. His supporters include the world’s largest petroleum companies and they are expecting to be paid back. But it won’t happen on ‘day one,’ as he claims. By Paul Hockenos for the Energy Transition Blog.

Event recording | Global repercussions: How a second Trump administration will impact democratic civil societies (22.01.2025)

This online conversation, just days after Trump's inauguration, shared voices from the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung's global network (USA, Mexico, Poland and the Middle East). It explored what impact a second Trump Administration will have on these respective countries and regions, in particular on green issues and democratic resilience, how civil societies intend to push back, as well as what communities in the US can learn from these other contexts.

Vacancy | Trainee (March-July 2025), Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, Brussels

The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union office in Brussels is welcoming applications for its new traineeship programme, running from March to July 2025. The selected Trainee will work together with all our EU office team, learning by doing, and supporting the implementation of our office projects. The deadline for applications is Sunday 2 February 2025, 23:59 CET.

Analysis | The world elects: Assessing the super election year 2024 

There has been extensive commentary of 2024 having been an ‘election super-year’. Elections were held in over 70 countries, with over half the global population going to the polls. This report assesses the outcomes of these elections. Self-evidently, it can paint only a very broad-brush picture and deliberately avoids going into the detail of electoral contests in any particular country. The report offers reflections on what the impact of the election super-year is likely to be on key policy issues, and also on the deeper systemic state of democracy. It does this by suggesting eight cross-cutting lessons that emerged from the plethora of national elections held in 2024. Analysis by Richard Youngs (Carnegie Europe).

Explainer | Study finds climate misinformation lurking in LinkedIn’s trusted environment

Digital trust is a Trojan horse. For years, LinkedIn has maintained its position as the most trusted digital platform globally. Yet this same trust may be its greatest vulnerability. When we feel safe, our defences drop. And misinformation thrives in these unguarded moments. By Ira Pragnya Senapati (Ripple Research).

NEW Water Atlas 2025 | Launching in English in Autumn 2025 

Water covers two thirds of the earth, is essential to life and has always shaped culture, the environment and humanity. But this essential resource is under threat: overuse, pollution and the climate crisis are destabilising the water cycle. The Water Atlas 2025 aims to focus the public debate on protecting our waters, looking at threatening developments: groundwater levels are falling, drinking water supplies and ecosystems are at risk. Industry, agriculture and our growing need for resources are putting a significant strain on water quality. Microplastics, chemicals and pesticides are endangering people and nature alike. Extreme weather events such as droughts or floods are increasing. Disadvantaged regions are particularly affected, which increases social tensions and conflicts. The connections between water and climate are complex and often poorly understood. The Water Atlas 2025 raises awareness of these challenges and shows concrete approaches for sustainable water management.

Stay tuned for the English version launch in Brussels, in Autumn 2025!

Wednesday 29.01.2024
Launch of the Europe Sustainable Development Report 2025

The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2025 (6th edition) provides an independent quantitative assessment of the progress by the European Union, its Member States and partner countries towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was prepared by a group of independent experts at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Co-designed and co-created by and with civil society in Europe, it is published with the support of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union.

It will be launched on Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 10:00-11:30 CET in Brussels, at the European Economic and Social Committee. The event is webstreamed with interpretation in English, French and German. No registration required.