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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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Gas price brake, rent cap & tax-free food: Spain most successful in fighting inflation in the EU

Spain has the lowest inflation rate in the EU. What are the Spanish under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez doing differently—and better? First and foremost,...

A new hope: Lula da Silva wants to end rainforest deforestation

The Amazon rainforest is threatened with collapse. If nothing is done about deforestation, a chain reaction will be set in motion that will cause...

Netherlands to tax excess profits to finance energy price cap

The Netherlands wants to raise 3.2 billion euros with a tax on the usurious profits of energy companies. They want to use the money...

Brazil election: Left-wing icon Lula wins against far-right Bolsonaro

Lula da Silva has narrowly won the runoff election for Brazilian president against Jair Bolsonaro. The incumbent president has not yet accepted his defeat,...

Shoeshine Boy, Union Leader, President of Brazil: A Portrait of Lula da Silva

Lula da Silva grew up in poverty and became president of Brazil. During the military dictatorship, he fought for democracy and workers' rights. As...

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Finland is successfully fighting homelessness – despite new political developments

No more homelessness – a goal that sounds like...

Historic decision forces corporations to pay minimum of 15% tax globally

Multinational corporations such as Amazon, Facebook and Apple will...

Colombia strengthens regional economies and promotes cooperation instead of competition

Latin America is emerging as the place to look...

Off the street and into a home: over 1,000 homeless in Austria get a flat

An initiative by the Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs,...
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