After studying geology and energy economics, Hugo had some experiences at different scales of the energy chain. At the same time, he has been involved in many projects related to climate issues. He is mostly focusing on the democratic aspect of the ecological transition.
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19.10.2023
Reclaiming The Commons: Radical Democracy in Italy
Italians are fighting to recapture the commons in an effort to find a fresh approach to politics based on self-management.
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Ecology is Serbia’s Democratic Hope
Serbia’s democratic and ecological struggles are inseparable – and can only be solved by reclaiming its political institutions.
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Fighting Orbanism in Budapest
Despite Victor Orbán's authoritarian grip on Hungary, social justice, ecology and democracy can still be placed at the heart of Hungarian politics.
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Malmö and Christiania, Green Experiments in Scandinavia
While Nordic countries are often praised for their efforts against climate change, Malmö and Christiania may be offering a more nuanced picture.
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Are Berlin Referendums Driving Real Change?
Berliners have often used referendums for issues ranging from housing to climate action. But have they been effective?
Read more15.09.2023
From Energy Crisis to Energy Democracy
Fossil fuels have kept us hooked to large, impersonal energy systems. Could renewables re-politicise or even democratise our relationship with energy?
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