To be clear from the outset, this is precisely not what we believe constitutes healthy AI governance. Instead, it represents the most dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals – most of whom display the maturity of a defiant child and embrace a trash culture “style…
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global governance, geo-politics, and democracy
2026 “NATO” summit shows significant demand for global democracy
We have a dream: Just one day without any armed conflict on our planet Earth. Do we need more and/or better, or less and/or no weapons to actually realise this dream? Reading “The Ankara Summit Declaration” from July 08, 2026 – the official final text from the 2026 “North Atlantic…
global democracy & healthy technology
Why the “AI” safety field is in demand for better questions
I spoke currently with an economist who specialises in “artificial intelligence” (AI). Thoughtful, well-read, deeply engaged with the question of how “artificial intelligence” will reshape economic activity. At some point the conversation turned to “economic growth”. While I mentioned physical constraints, his answer came “Like physical limits? But they at…
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IDGR becomes a member of the “Article 109 Coalition”
We have a very clear focus on how to develop our dream of a “Global Democratic Republic” – based on all our experience with start-up, organisation development, change management, and transformation projects. In our view, the best way to develop and to achieve our dream is by evolving it from…
global democracy & healthy technology
How the “AI-mediated Third Space” can develop healthy “artificial intelligence”
Democracy is more than a political system – it is a dynamic process of participation, dialogue, knowledge creation, and collective innovation. Its resilience depends on the ability of societies to connect diverse perspectives, foster trust, and translate knowledge into healthy action. Universities play a pivotal role in this process through…
global warming, climate disruption, and biodiversity loss
“World Environment Day” 2026: Building global democracy for climate action
As the world observes World Environment Day 2026 (every year on June 5), humanity is no longer discussing global warming, climate change, and the loss of biodiversity as a distant environmental concern. It has become an immediate reality shaping economies, public health, migration, food systems, and political stability across continents….
Supranational Democracy Dialogue
2026 “Supranational Democracy Dialogue” develops steps towards global democracy
From April 23-24, 2026 the VIII edition of the “Supranational Democracy Dialogue” took place in Brindisi bringing together political decision makers, scientists, and artists to discuss “Rethinking Democracy: Culture, Education, and Well-Being for Europe and the World” at the historic and inspiring “Convento di Santa Chiara“. The conference started with…
global economy, externalities, and global binding markets
The 2026 “World Economic Forum” annual meeting signals a strong call for a healthier global economy
From January 19–23, 2026 the leaders of notable global corporations met with global political leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting – A Spirit of Dialogue in Davos, Switzerland. Despite highly acknowledged debates and discussions (most of which can be viewed online), the forum missed to focus on the…
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IDGR becomes a member of the “Global Democracy Coalition”
Many, probably still think that the development of a “Global Democratic Republic” 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 fossil…
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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…