Konrad Bleyer-Simon

2 months ago | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Konrad Bleyer-Simon |Peter Unfried |Inge Jooris |Jen Kirby

The German green movement, historically one of the most successful in Europe, has lost momentum in recent years amid a succession of economic and security crises. But as the country sees the far right’s popularity rise, the green forces have an opportunity to thrive again as part of an “alliance of the reasonable” by aligning climate action with social justice.  Last year, Katharina Kewitz, a 26-year-old from Lübeck, northern Germany, joined fellow climate activists for a meeting with bus drivers.

Dec 5, 2024 | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Lorenzo Marsili |Francesca Barca |Konrad Bleyer-Simon |Annalisa Colombino

Food and farmers have become the emblems of a culture war waged by the populist right in the EU and the US against climate policies. Alternative proteins such as insects and lab-grown meat, in particular, are framed as an existential threat to traditional ways of life, masculinity, and civilisation. To effectively dismiss these fears as laughable, we must take seriously the economic and ecological insecurities that underlie them.

Dec 5, 2024 | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Adam Ostolski |Francesca Barca |Konrad Bleyer-Simon |Eleonora Pepe

There are no fixed coordinates in the underworld of conspiracies. A graphic story by Sofia Cherici and Eleonora Pepe.

Nov 21, 2024 | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Konrad Bleyer-Simon |Raluca Besliu |James Pearce

This year’s four elections have revealed the disillusionment of Romanian citizens with available political options. Amidst cases of corruption and the absence of real alternatives in mainstream parties, the appeal of anti-establishment forces such as the far-right AUR is growing. But no one is seriously dealing with the cost of living, housing, and healthcare crises. Romania is gearing up for two highly consequential elections.

Aug 21, 2024 | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Marie-Monique Franssen |Maria Diaz |María Díaz |Konrad Bleyer-Simon

​​​The case for progressive policies such as working time reduction and universal basic income is often narrowly built on their potential for increased productivity. Yet maximising output is not what people and planet need. How do we shift the narrative? ​​ The four-day working week as standard with no less of pay (and without longer hours each day) is an idea that is both gaining popularity​​ and being implemented​​ around Europe and beyond.