Mission Statement

The Heinrich Böll Foundation is part of the Green political movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and conservatism. more»

Who we are

Located next to the European Parliament and only 800m from the European Commission and the Council, the Brussels office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation is situated literally at the heart of the European Union (EU). more»

News from the Headquarters

Interview

Historical Documents Lost Forever

After the collapse of the Historical Archive of Cologne we spoke with René Böll, son and representative of the heirs of Heinrich Böll about the consequences for the estate. more»

The Heinrich Böll Foundation's Energy Concept - At the Forefront of New Building Technology

- The energy concept for new head office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin puts the building in the ecological vanguard. Highly innovative technology in small doses creates a pleasant working environment in the modern office spaces. It boasts an energy consumption of only 55.7 kWh/m2 , which undercuts the legal maximum by half. This makes the building a leader in the field of modern office and conference centre design. more»