Whether in Russia, China or Hungary: dictators and autocrats are on the rise. Ralph Heck, head of the Bertelsmann Foundation, is nevertheless certain that democracies are superior to them. But he warns: the mood in Europe can quickly change again.
Interviewed by
Marc Beise and Alexander Hageluken
The war in Ukraine prompted the Bertelsmann Foundation to address issues such as the new security situation. CEO Ralph Heck, 65, also wants to inspire citizens with hands-on projects for Europe. He calls for more attention to the younger generation. And talks about whether the employees groaned when the long-standing management consultant in the foundation initiated a change in strategy.