French–Swiss philosopher Dominique Bourg conveyed his message of support for the Peace and Democratic Society Process initiated by Abdullah Öcalan’s 27 February call to the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party).
Bourg’s message read: “Kurdish people’s struggle for their rights is one of the most symbolic struggles in the world. I fully support the political will to pursue this struggle in a peaceful and democratic manner. To ensure that this will become reality, the necessary legal and judicial steps must be taken, and all obstacles standing in the way of democratic politics must be removed. The active participation of Kurds in politics is essential for Turkey’s democratization. I see that Kurdish politicians in Turkey’s historic peace process are aware of this responsibility. I hope peace prevails.”
Who is Dominique Bourg?
Dominique Bourg, born in 1953, is a French–Swiss environmental philosopher known for his work on sustainability, the ecological crisis, and democracy. He completed his philosophical education in France and went on to build an academic career focused on environmental policy, critiques of technological society, and ecological thought. Bourg served for many years as a professor at the Institute for Environmental Sciences and Policies at the University of Lausanne, authoring numerous books and articles exploring the ethical and social dimensions of ecological transformation. Actively engaged in public debate, Bourg has become an influential intellectual figure analyzing the limits of the modern growth paradigm, the political consequences of environmental destruction, and the transformations required for a more resilient democracy. He has also contributed to the development of environmental policy through various international committees and think-tank platforms.