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by Rolf D. Cremer and Horst Löchel*
(29 May 2021) The EU hopes to improve the situation of the Uyghurs by imposing sanctions on China. This is the wrong way to go about it. The EU should view China’s rise as an economic and cultural asset and promote constructive agreements with the country.
by Vera Lengsfeld*
(29 May 2021) Ed. In this article, Vera Lengsfeld warns of a dangerous dismantling of the law in Germany. A keen, lifelong observer of law and democracy, she was already known for her astuteness, courage and sincerity in the former GDR, thanks to her civil engagement under very difficult conditions.
by Guy Mettan, freelance journalist and author
(25 May 2021) Should companies submit to the dictatorship of the good? Like all human activities, the economy must respect basic moral principles. Primum non nocere, first do no harm, and second do not fool.
Report on a successful private initiative for the homeless
by Mikhail Danilov and Elena Danilova,* Krasnodar, Russia
(21 Mai 2021) This analysis is the result of observations and reflections on the issue of individual initiative in Russia. We do not claim to cover the whole issue, but we endeavour to present the facts and contexts in an objective way. We would like to invite discussion and we are looking forward to an exchange of experiences in relation to individual initiative in Russia or in other countries.
by Anne Challandes*
(21 May 2021) We, the Swiss farming families, do not want to have residues in the water either. Numerous measures are already in force and more are planned to ensure this.
The new regulations adopted by Parliament this spring set ambitious targets that make them the strictest regulation in Europe and a more appropriate response than the two initiatives that will be voted on in June.
by Esther and Felix Bürge
(21 May 2021) The pressure on our farmers has been increasing for some time. Environmental and animal welfare requirements are constantly being adjusted and raised. At the same time, however, production prices are being pushed down and farmers are receiving less and less pay for their valuable work of providing the population with healthy food.