The article is a review of a book focused on the power of lies and political manipulation within democratic systems that are leading to the rise of authoritatian regimes. It includes several examples from Poland, Hungary, UK or the USA.
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By Barbora Volková This article is written by the newest addition of the editorial team: Barbora Volková (Czech, cohort 2021/2023). She studied in Udine during her first semester and is currently doing her second semester in Groningen. It has been more than a month since Russian troops without justification attacked Ukrainian territory on the 24th … Continue reading Who will chicken out first? Europe facing Russia´s demands for gas payments in roubles
In this article, Hannah Bieber analyzes how the new French security bill unveiled the contradiction of the Macron's administration regarding the defense of freedom of speech.
Over the past few days, my international friends have been bombarding me with questions concerning the new emergency law in my home country, Hungary. Receiving messages full of worries and having to pick up the phone to answer questions about the collapse of democracy in Hungary encouraged me to write this article. I hope to clarify certain things about the new legal realities and how it in fact did not change Hungary’s political powers.
For Czechs and Slovaks, the Velvet Revolution cannot be reduced to just one demonstration, one election, and one painful breakup. Here is the perspective of three Czechs, born Czechoslovaks, on the events of November 1989 and the lessons we should all learn from this period.
SRHR. Four letters that have a very significant weight on political debate all around the world. Between religion, human rights, and protection of women, where does the European Union stand nowadays? Agnese Olmati shares her critical perspective on the matter.
Is press freedom in danger in Europe? Following the recent developments, we might want to reconsider our behaviour towards the media... before it's too late.
What does the current trading strategy of the EU and China teach us? Which improvements could be considered in the future? Between politics and economy, it is hard to find the right balance sometimes!
In September, the European Parliament voted in favour of triggering Article 7 against Hungary. The Hungarian government is accused of restricting media freedom, among others. What does this procedure mean for the EU? What are the next steps?
Yes, Mr Macron, a division does exist between East and West. It is a rift, actually, a historical one - the good news is, we can do something about it if we stop denying its existence. Meanwhile, let's celebrate the 100th anniversary of the First Czechoslovak Republic, shall we?
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