*[Enwl-eng] The Balearic islands are experimenting with a very unusual law

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Can you legislate for 'wellbeing'? The Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean are an incredibly popular tourist destination for Spanish and foreign travellers. However, the features that make this archipelago a paradise are increasingly under threat. Last spring, the region's government passed a law that seeks to protect the wellbeing of its present and future generations. It is not the first such law in Europe: Wales, Finland and Hungary have similar regulations. However, regulating something as subjective as "wellbeing" presents many challenges. For example, limiting tourism would help preserve the islands' ecosystems in the future, yet it would harm the current inhabitants who rely on the tourist industry for their income. Thinking about how to implement the law before acting according to it is extremely important, not only for the Balearic archipelago but also for all those places around the world that want to join in regulating our wellbeing in the future. The decisions that public representatives are taking on our behalf are in question. A group of researchers conducted a study in 34 countries in which they found that only 38% of Europeans define themselves as "exclusively democrats", i.e. they do not envisage supporting any other system of government. This result sadly opens the door to consider other kinds of political systems, aside from democracy, as valid. The burning of several copies of the Qur’an in Sweden has raised questions about the line between free speech and hate. In seeking to understand the matter, we asked a lawyer to take us through the unique history of the nation's freedom of expression laws. Many of you have probably braved long drives during this holiday season. And it is possible that many of you also got carsick because of them. That's to be expected when we spend more time than usual in the car. But it's good to know a few tricks that can help make the experience more enjoyable – or less insufferable. Speaking of journeys, we'll just have to clarify that aliens probably have not travelled into our orbit. There is a good chance that there is indeed life out there. However, it is much less likely that it has managed to bridge thousands of light years to take a stroll through the Solar System. As we close this newsletter, half of TC Europe's editorial staff is getting ready for the final game between Spain and England at the Women's World Cup on Sunday. If you're one of those supporters, too, good luck trying to find a replica kit to wear on the big day. As this article tells us, women's football merchandise is depressingly difficult to find.  - Claudia Lorenzo, Culture Editor for The Conversation Spain   A new climate law in the Balearic Islands will protect the wellbeing of present and future generations – if such thing can be defined The Balearic islands have passed a pioneering law protecting the well-being of present and future generations. Can it be successful? Was this email forwarded to you? Join the hundreds of thousands of people who subscribe to email newsletters from The Conversation. Subscribe now. Recap Are Europeans really democrats? Understanding why burning the Qur’an isn't illegal in Sweden means looking at the country's long-held commitment to freedom of expression Fans are finding out just how disappointing merchandise for women’s football is   For the curious Why we’re more prone to car-sickness when we set off on holiday How extraterrestrial tales of aliens gain traction   Podcast Researchers are constantly pushing at the edges of human knowledge. In a global podcast from The Conversation, Dan Merino and Nehal El-Hadi get leading scientists and scholars to connect new discoveries with the biggest trends, ideas and issues of today. New episodes every Thursday. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. Recommended newsletters for you Global, best of the network, twice a week. Curated by the executive editors. Give it a go Imagine, deep dives in possible climate actions. Give it a go       The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. You are receiving this email because you have signed up to a weekly newsletter about Europe from The Conversation.     From: Claudia at The Conversation Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2023 2:07 PM Subject: The Balearic islands are experimenting with a very unusual law

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