February 23, 2026

IDGR becomes a member of the “Global Democracy Coalition”

Many, probably still think that the development of a “Global Democratic Republic” (GDR) is utopian. For us, it is the most obvious need within the global crises which is currently unfolding – global warming, climate disruption, and the loss of biodiversity mostly due to “greenhouse gas” (GHG) emissions from burning…
February 19, 2026

The 2026 “IEA Ministerial Meeting” and the rising need for a global democracy

The highly respected “International Energy Agency” (IEA) held its most important “Ministerial Meeting”, which takes place every two years, in Paris on February 18 and 19, gathering energy ministers, leaders and decision makers from the most important energy corporations. The meeting was held with the aim of “taking stock of…
February 15, 2026

The 62nd “Munich Security Conference” underscores the urgent need for a healthy global society

The 2026 “Munich Security Conference” (MSC) with this year’s headline “The world has entered a period of wrecking-ball politics” shows the highest standard of political debate and journalism. I very much appreciate the strength of plural discussion, style and grace, good manners and intellectual depth. Well chosen topics professionally moderated…
January 30, 2026

When Apples Still Had a Taste: Political Responsibility Toward Holistic Health

Putting health at the centre of society is a political choice. Deciding why health should guide public and private action is a collective decision, which should be grounded in scientific authority, ethical responsibility, and the will of people. Yet history shows that health becomes a shared societal priority only in moments of…
January 29, 2026

2025 DwB study shows strong support for global democracy

“Democracy without Borders” (DwB) performed a global survey with 177k people covering 101 countries (home from 90% of the global population) asking the following question: “Would you support or oppose the creation of a citizen-elected World Parliament to handle global issues?”
January 23, 2026

Let people’s will be done

I believe that what happens in the world every day is the natural result of preceding events. There are so many variables at play that reality cannot be simplified as if it were predefined, planned, or designed at a table by a few individuals. “Strategies” are plans created this way,…