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by Nicola Eisenborn, political scientist
(30 January 2021) Reflections on an aspect of the speech by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held at the press conference on December 24 2020 on the outcome of the negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom.
(30 January 2021) jw. When buying a new electronic device, you might just be in for an unpleasant surprise. Does any of this sound familiar to you?
A Swiss foundation for development cooperation
"When I founded the international development organisation 'Nouvelle Planète' 34 years ago, I never thought it would reach such a scale," explains Willy Randin. “Nouvelle Planète” is really a different kind of development cooperation. In the 1970s, Willy Randin began his deeply human international involvement. He led Red Cross medical teams to war-torn countries like Yemen and Vietnam. In the 1980s, he served as director of the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambarene, Gabon. — Today, his son Philippe Randin directs the fortunes of this impressive relief organisation, which was founded in 1986.
by Ursula Cross
(30 January 2021) In a writing competition on the topic of "Generations", the text below won 1st prize in the "Children's" category. The text by the 11-year-old boy truly warms the heart. A welcome treat in these unpredictable and, for many, very stressful times.
Human relationships are and remain paramount to our well-being, no matter what age. Children in particular are dependent on true human relationships for learning and developing empathy. But older people also suffer from the lack of human encounters.
The text below radiates the value of human relationship at every age. A deserved winner.
How Germany is losing its democracy
by Robert Seidel
(30 January 2021) Can the Federal Republic of Germany still be called a democracy? Are citizens taken seriously in their democratic rights?
It is fatal to think that one can turn back the wheel of history. Attempts to push people back into immaturity take revenge and lead to unnecessary suffering. For who likes to be deprived of their natural rights?
The “sunroot” fills you up
(15 January 2021) The Jerusalem artichoke brings variety to winter cooking – and satisfies you for a long time with few calories. In Switzerland, the season for this large tuber lasts until March.