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“Politics Is for Other People”: New Liberal Movements in Central and Southeast Europe Lead Way for Future [EVENT]

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom/July 6, 2021 /Leave a comment

The question of whether to leave a successful career behind to enter politics and try to change the political trajectory of one’s own country is central to the new documentary by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom – “Politics Is for Other People”. The documentary “Politics Is for Other People” features remarkable stories of representatives of liberal parties from Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria.

Society

Into Infantile Society

Liberte/July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 /Leave a comment

The solemnly proclaimed “Polish Order” confirms the philosophy of the PiS government. Moreover, it is nothing less than the beginning of its election campaign. The strategy of the Law and Justice consistently aims to weaken civil society and to strengthen an infantile society because it is easy to rule. Civil society consists of socially mature people.

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Minding the Gap: Deepening Political Polarization in Poland, Hungary [EVENT]

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom/June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 /Leave a comment

The 21 Research Center and its collaborative partner Projekt:Polska invite you to a discussion on people’s political preference formation in rural areas of Hungary and Poland and the polarisation observed in their political views and perceptions.

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State of Media in Visegrad Countries

Republikon Institute and Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom/June 10, 2021 /Leave a comment

Free press and freedom of speech are among democracy’s essential prerequisites; however, they should not be taken for granted. Published by the Republikon Institute, with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, The State of the Media in the Visegrád Countries provides a detailed insight into the media status in Central Europe.

Economy

Slovak Finances: Politicians’ Appetite Grows with Crises

Radovan Durana and INESS/June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 /Leave a comment

Some respected economists identified the issue of consolidation in public budget already in 2022 as a third-order problem. From an analytical point of view, he is, of course, right. A one-year deficit of 10% of GDP is nothing compared to a permanent two to five per cent deficit in the pension system with a declining workforce.

Politics

New Social Contract: Does Poland Need It?

Tomasz Kasprowicz and Liberte/May 13, 2021 /Leave a comment

The existence of a need for such an agreement does not mean that it will arise. As I wrote earlier, it requires broad social agreement, and there is no reason for the privileged majority to give up anything. Because why would they? And there will be no new deal without the consent of the majority.

Politics

What Is Happening in Georgian Politics

Gia Jandieri and New Economic School Georgia/April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 /Leave a comment

The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated and strained the Georgian politics. The opposition thought it could easily defeat the ruling party in the face of a pandemic crisis. On the other hand, due to the successes achieved in the early spring, the government hoped to retain power easily.

Think Tank News

Liberal Voters in Hungary and in Region [EVENT]

Republikon Institute/March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 /Leave a comment

The Republikon Institute, supported by the Friedrich Naumann Stiftung für die Freiheit, is organizing a conference to discuss the state of liberal voters in the CEE region. In the first panel discussion, experts from the V4 countries will present the results of their latest research on the state of liberalism and liberal voters in their countries. We are curious to see what people think of liberalism and how parties could address liberal voters more effectively…

Politics

Women in European Politics

Magdolna Molnar and Republikon Institute/March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 /Leave a comment

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, I asked four MEPs from Central-Eastern Europe what they think where we stand now on the issue of female political leadership in Europe. I was interested in what they consider the biggest obstacles for women pursuing a career in politics.

Society

Latvia: From Marginal Groups to Masses

Kristians Vasilevskis and Projekt Polska/February 23, 2021 /Leave a comment

Political forces that extensively use hate speech in Latvia are not sizable, nor they receive the amount of support that their ideological counterparts in Western Europe do. Nevertheless, in recent years, those fringe ideas got a bit of momentum, with the creation of internet-based political movements.

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“Politics Is for Other People”: New Liberal Movements in Central and Southeast Europe Lead Way for Future [EVENT]

Into Infantile Society

Minding the Gap: Deepening Political Polarization in Poland, Hungary [EVENT]

State of Media in Visegrad Countries

Slovak Finances: Politicians’ Appetite Grows with Crises

What Is Happening in Georgian Politics

Liberal Voters in Hungary and in Region [EVENT]

Women in European Politics

Latvia: From Marginal Groups to Masses

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