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The social democratic magazine Kontrast.at covers current political events, both in Austria and in the rest of the world. We view society, state and economy from a progressive, emancipatory point of view. Kontrast casts the gaze of social justice on the world.

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Bolivia: Less poverty and booming economy through nationalisation of mineral resources

Bolivia, a country in the Andes, has developed strongly in recent years. Since the left-wing president Evo Morales took office, poverty in the country...

Peace, environmental protection, integration – Costa Rica a model State for Latin America?

Costa Rica went its own way: without an army, but with investments in education and health, a sustainable economy and an open society, Costa...

France: Mass protests against higher retirement age

France's President Emmanuel Macron wants to raise the retirement age by two years. However, 72 percent of French people are against the pension reform—and...

Rent cap in Denmark: rents may increase by a maximum of 4 percent

Denmark introduced a rent cap. The rents were set to rise by 10 percent because they are linked to inflation—as they are in Austria....

Nobel Prize Winner Stiglitz wants 70% tax on top incomes

Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz is concerned about increasing social inequality in the world. The gap between rich and poor is widening. To reverse...

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Saving Lives, Changing Minds: How Portugal is Winning the War on Drugs

Portugal has taken a bold step in its way...

Unbreakable: Duralex Glass Heritage Saved by Its Workforce

They complement every French bistro like a petit café...

Breaking Barriers: A Landmark Decision for Transgender Rights in the EU

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a...

Portugal Introduces Nationwide €20 Train Ticket for Unlimited Travel

Portugal plans to introduce a new €20 monthly train...
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