Kategorie: Globale Zivilgesellschaft

What Kind of Society Do We Want to Live in the Future?

Join us for an engaging online event where we will delve into the intriguing question of What Kind of Society Do We Want to Live in the Future? This thought-provoking discussion will explore various aspects of our future society and the values we hold dear. From sustainability to equality, we will explore how our choices today shape the world we...

Das Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz (HinSchG) stellt neue Compliance-Anforderungen an die Unternehmensführung

Abstract [en]: The German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) will enter into force on 2nd July 2023. On 12 May 2023, the law was passed by the Bundesrat (upper house of the German parliament); before that, it had already passed the German Bundestag on 11 May after a lengthy voting process. The article provides a condensed overview of the most important...

Hannah Arendt – Freiheit neu denken. Teil 2

Abstract [en]: In the second part of his article “Hannah Arendt – Rethinking freedom. Dangers of self-destruction of democracies” published here, Dr. Bruno Heidlberger deals in detail with the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and the failure of German foreign policy. Beginning with the fatal consequences the assumption of a teleological development of mankind in a positive direction, he traces...

Unternehmensverantwortung in der Lieferkette

Abstract [en]: This pilot-study analyzes the human rights responsibilities of business in global supply chains, in particular binding legal regulation. The adoption of a supply chain law in Germany does not simply mark the end point of a longer development, it also signals the beginning of a new dynamic. Against this background, the Supply Chain Act is scrutinized more closely....