Criticism of the UK's aid cuts - and change is expected to be delayed

The UK has been a pioneer in international development cooperation, but in recent years the country's aid has gradually declined. The Labor Party, which won the election in early July, is positive about increasing aid again, but the change is expected to be delayed. Photo: Sgt Neil Bryden/RAF. Source: Flickr. 

Of: Tova Tabacsko

War, conflicts and climate change lead to increased needs for aid around the world, mainly in the global south. Despite this, the previous UK government ruled out an increase in aid in the budget, which has been criticized by several aid organisations. The British Labor Party, which recently secured its own majority in parliament, is on the other hand positive about returning to a higher 0,7 percent of GNP - but the change is expected to be delayed.

July 22, 2024, FUF-correspondents, Reportage

Summer tip: Five reports on global development

FUF's online newspaper Utvecklingsmagasinet suggests five reports you can read this summer. Photo (left): John Cyprian. Photo (right): Jakob Kerren.

Strict LGBTQ laws in Uganda, inequality in German-speaking Europe and culture threatened when slums in India are to be upgraded. The development magazine recommends five reports - on, among other things, these topics - for holidaysforlorn, the hammock or the lunch break at the summer job.  

July 17, 2024,

Last day to register for FUF's non-profit groups HT2024

Do you want to dive deep into various global sustainability issues, learn to write sharp texts or become a pro on social media? Then you can get involved in FUF's non-profit groups during the autumn semester! Our editorial team consists of: ✏️ Writers 📱 Social media creators 🌏 FUF correspondents (who live abroad) In addition to writing texts and producing social media posts, the task is […]

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July 5

Last day to nominate for the 2024 FUF award

🧩 What do peacemaker Hannah Tsadik, climate scientist Johan Rockström, drone queen Helena Samsioe and human rights fighter Thomas Hammarberg have in common? Well, they have all been awarded the FUF award! 🏅 Do you know someone who ranks in this group by having made particularly good efforts to promote global sustainable development? You can nominate it for the 2024 FUF award! The price can […]

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July 4

Great challenge with gender equality in German-speaking Europe

Women's negative special position on the labor market is often connected to the fact that they have children and are on parental leave. This is, for example, the case in Austria and the cultural neighbors Germany and Switzerland. "There is an unspoken expectation for women to do the unpaid work in the home," says Austrian social anthropologist and preschool teacher Hannah Büchel to Utvecklingsmagasinet. Photo: Agnes Fältman.

Of: Agnes Fältman

In a part of Europe where a woman's role has long meant being a housewife, a new old structure has emerged: female part-time work in combination with unpaid work in the home. As a result, the German-speaking countries have among the largest wage differences between women and men in all of Europe. But today's young people increasingly question status quo and want to see a change. 

June 24, 2024, FUF-correspondents, Reportage

The EU's war against the tech giants could be fatal

The European Commission, headed by President Ursula von der Leyen, has targeted tech giants such as Google and Apple. And the EU's constant war against the tech giants creates a bad reputation among technology companies, writes Jakob Kerren, FUF correspondent based in Brussels. Photo: EU Parliament. Source: Wikimedia commons.

Of: Jakob Kerren

Brussels has repeatedly collided with de global the tech giants. Ofta justified. But the EU should try to shake things up av sig the anti-technology image if you want to have a chance at it the race om the future 

June 7, 2024, FUF-correspondents, Chronicle

Opportunities and risks with the EU's new migration pact

New migration cooperation in the EU has long been high on the agenda, not least since the so-called refugee crisis in 2015. The development magazine explains what the EU's new migration pact is about - and the voices for and against it. Photo (left): Håkan Dahlström. Source: Wikimedia commons. Photo (right): Mstyslav Chernov. Source: Wikimedia commons.

Of: Adam hansen

I April voted EU finally through one ny migration pact. While the wide middle in the European Parliament believes that the pact constitutes an important compromise and creates solidarity, both human rights organizations and voices critical of immigrants have criticized the agreement. The development magazine sort out the arguments for and emot the pact. 

June 5, 2024, Development magazine explains

The EU's humanitarian aid – this is at stake in the EU elections 

During the last 30 years, humanitarian aid has become an important part of the EU's work. But the upcoming parliamentary elections may change the direction of the EU as a humanitarian aid actor. Photo: EU/Louiza Ammi. Source: Flickr. 

Of: Adam hansen

With an increased global need for humanitarian aid, the EU's role as an aid actor has become more important than ever. But which part of the EU is responsible for humanitarian aid? Which principles govern? And how can it forthcoming will the parliamentary elections affect the EU's aid? The development magazine unravels the answersn on these questions.  

June 4, 2024, Development magazine explains

Why should you vote in the EU elections?

June 6 to 9 are the EU elections. Karin Flordal from Sieps believes that it is an important right, but also an obligation, to make one's voice heard. Photo (left): European Parliament. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Photo (right): Karin Flordal. Source: Sieps.

Of: Elianne Kjellman

On June 6 to 9, the EU elections take place. Decisions made at EU level affect us all the time, both big and small. Nevertheless, it can be difficult to understand what the election actually means. The development magazine has talked to Karin Flordal, investigator at Swedish Institute for European Political Studies (Sieps), as believes that one does not need to be an expert on EU issues to vote in the future parliamentsthe choice. 

June 3, 2024, Interview

Week 22: Migration in focus as debaters set their sights on the EU elections

During the past week, several debaters have written about the EU's migration pact. Some defend the pact and say it will reduce immigration, while others criticize it and say it could contribute to more deaths at sea. Photo (left): Canva. Photo (right): Commander, US Naval Forces Europe. Source: Flickr.

Of: Jakob Kerren

The week before the EU elections sailed EU's migration pact back on the debate pages. The Pact severely criticized by several pkribent, who believe that it undermines the right to asylum and contributes to abuses against refugees. The Migration Pact chief negotiator, Thomas Tobe (M), mean However, that it is a step in the right direction towards lower immigration to Sweden and Europe.  

June 3, 2024, Current debate