Genocide, apartheid, and ongoing annexation: In Part 2 of his commentary series, Reinhold W. Lang, President of the Club of Rome – Austrian Chapter, answers reader questions – backed by the consensus of experts and international institutions. Europe’s silence is no longer mere inaction, but complicity. He reiterates his call for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
For the second time within a year, EU Foreign Ministers have blocked the suspension of the Association Agreement with Israel — despite unambiguous legal grounds, ICC arrest warrants, and an explicit call to action by UN Special Rapporteurs. An opinion by Reinhold W. Lang, President of the Club of Rome – Austrian Chapter.
On December 1, 2025, the NEXT LEVEL Forum #1 brought together over 150 representatives from industry, science, politics, and European institutions at the OeNB. The kick-off provided strong impetus for comprehensive carbon management and cross-sector cooperation. A review.
The last few weeks have seen major strikes by farmers, particularly in Germany.
Follow-up report on the event “The future of our food: endless crisis or transformation revolution?”
The motto of this year’s European Tolerance Talks in Fresach was “Growth at the end – what now?”. As President of the Board of Trustees of these talks, Hannes Swoboda gave an opening speech.