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Clovis Guy Siboniyo, Reuters

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If you have been following public debate on youth and politics in Germany over the last few years, you may have gained the impression of a generation of young people who are increasingly committed to standing up for their interests while, at the same time, feeling that their concerns are not being adequately heard. Number one among these concerns: climate change.

Gonzalo Fuentes, Reuters

Fuel for the European Engine

What Does the Franco-German Partnership Mean for Young People on Both Sides of the Rhine?

In spring 2021, Hugo Leclerc and Jannis Stöter, along with a group of students, founded the Franco-German think tank La DenkFabrik. The two students spoke to us about the young generation’s view of the Franco-German partnership and European integration – and revealed to us what they associate with Konrad Adenauer.

Sergio Moraes, Reuters

Has the “Neither-Nor” Generation Reached a Dead End?

The Effects of Social Inequality and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Brazilian Youth

All areas of Brazilian society were hit hard by the pandemic. Increasing unemployment, declining education, and the absence of adequate state measures have put the country in a precarious situation that reveals the structural problem of inequality and causes frustration and fear about the future, especially among the younger generation.

Paul Carsten, Reuters

Old Rulers, Young People

Nigeria’s Youth Excluded from Political Participation

Nigerian society is deeply divided. A large majority of young people is faced with an old political elite that clings to power. Gerontocracy is not only culturally conditioned, but also protected by law. Sharing power is not an option for the established ruling elite.

Nureldin Abdallah, Reuters

The Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in the Context of the United Nations

Strengthening the Positive Role of Youth in Peace Processes

Globally, there has been a rise in violent conflict and an increase in civilian casualties since 2010. The majority of conflicts involve low-income countries. According to UN estimates, in 2020, 90 per cent of the world’s 1.85 billion young people between the ages of 10 and 24 were living in developing countries. Given the increase in armed conflict over the past decade, it is now estimated that more than 25 per cent of youth are exposed to violence and conflict.

Reuters

Motives Behind the Soft-Line Approaches to the Myanmar Coup d’État

Analysing the Stance of China, India, and Russia

Following the military coup in Myanmar on 1 February 2021, Western countries were quick to express their condemnation and discuss sanctions against the junta. However, countries in the region reacted more moderately, calling for dialogue with the regime. This article will seek to explain some of the reasons behind such a stance.

Michael Sohn, Reuters

Focussing on the Economy

The Opportunities and Challenges of Germany’s Africa Policy

No German head of government has made a stronger, more constructive, and more sustained commitment to our neighbouring continent than Angela Merkel. The next German government would do well to continue along this path and to place Africa even more firmly at the centre of its policies. The positive steps taken in recent years should be used as a springboard for taking our relations with African partners to a whole new level.

Hani Amara, Reuters

„Das Geld kommt bei den Falschen an“

Der Kampf gegen Fluchtursachen kommt in Westafrika nur schleppend voran. Die Corona-Pandemie könnte erste Erfolge wieder zunichtemachen

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 05.07.2021, Nr. 152, S. 5

David Mdzinarishvili, Reuters

„Europa muss mehr können“

Konfliktforscher präsentieren Gutachten

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 09.06.2021, Nr. 130, S. 4

Henry Nicholls, Reuters

„Souveränität der EU“

Gefahren eines unerfüllbaren Versprechens

Souveränität – oft durch Attribute wie „strategische“ oder „europäische“ ergänzt – ist ein Ziel, das derzeit von vielen Seiten in Europa gefordert wird. Gleichzeitig ist Souveränität der Schlüsselbegriff nationalistischer Bewegungen. Worum geht es hier also? Ist „europäische Souveränität“ in verschiedenen Politikfeldern überhaupt erreichbar? Und gibt es eine „gute“ (europäische) und „schlechte“ (nationale) Souveränität?

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