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Dismantling Local Government Autonomy in Hungary. Illiberal Democracy and Centralization
Politics
Dismantling Local Government Autonomy in Hungary. Illiberal Democracy and Centralization
Despite the increasing international prominence of mayors and municipal networks, local governments across Europe face numerous challenges. In the UK, local councils lack the resources to fulfill their extensive responsibilities, while in France, attempts at decentralization have been hindered by a lack of clarity over the distribution of responsibilities and a relatively high degree of central government interference.
2024 Will Be Crucial for Future of Democracy
Politics
2024 Will Be Crucial for Future of Democracy
This year will undoubtedly be crucial for the future of democracy. As Professor Timothy D. Snyder, specializing in this area, says, it could be a year of either a breakdown and further prolonged recession of democracy worldwide or a breakthrough and the defense of these democracies. They will manage to confront the growing populism, disinformation, and tremendous pressure from authoritarian systems.
Self-Sufficiency Is Among The Most Dangerous Economic Myths
Economy
Self-Sufficiency Is Among The Most Dangerous Economic Myths
It is no surprise that the annual address of President Vladimir Putin to the Russian people featured a call for self-sufficiency, the closing of the national economy, and catering to all needs only with internal resources. Even though the statements of foreign leaders are not directly linked to the Bulgarian context, such ideas can find their ground at home too, especially in the context of election campaigns.