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ABOUT Liberte
Liberte! is a magazine created by young people in Łódź in 2008. Its mission is to promote an open society, liberal economic ideas and liberal culture and to organize a social movement around these ideas.
Liberte! cooperates with well-known institutions such as Batory Foundations, Naumann Foundation, Polish Confederation of Private Employers Lewiatan as well as Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Up to now 10 issues of the magazine were printed, the on-line version is available both in Polish and in English.
Liberte! is not only a magazine, it is also an institution which organizes numerous events such as conferences (for example the conference ‘What capitalism after the crisis?’ in cooperation with Lewiatan) or debates. It provides patronage over many important events, such as the 20th Economic Forum in Krynica.
Time for Radical Action on COVID-19 Vaccination
Society
Time for Radical Action on COVID-19 Vaccination
BY Blazej Lenkowski AND Liberte / July 18, 2021
The rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in Poland is rapidly declining. People are living in a renewed false sense of security. They feel that they have returned to normal life. This feeling may, however, disappear in the fall, which will turn out to be a nightmarish return to lockdown and health care gridlock. It is time to act now. It is time to act radically. The Polish government must follow the path set by other European countries, including France.
Russia vs. Rest of the World
Politics
Russia vs. Rest of the World
BY Radoslaw Sikorski AND Liberte / July 13, 2021
President Vladimir Putin is proposing to renew cooperation with Europe, which is to be welcomed because Russia is an important country. I believe, however, that in taking this step we should remember the history. We understand the pain of the former members of the Soviet Union. Nevertheless, President Putin should equally understand the pain of those nations that suffered great injustices from the Soviet Union.
Challenges Waiting for Tusk
Politics
Challenges Waiting for Tusk
BY Leszek Jazdzewski AND Liberte / July 8, 2021
When no one was waiting, Tusk decided to return. What challenges will Tusk encounter? Poland has changed a lot during his absence. Much more than one might think judging by press reports or occasional meetings with supporters. Tusk\'s former comrades refuse to acknowledge this. If Tusk becomes a hostage of their phobias and expectations, he will be doomed to failure.
Into Infantile Society
Society
Into Infantile Society
BY Liberte / July 2, 2021
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.
Joe Biden Says “America Is Back”
Politics
Joe Biden Says “America Is Back”
BY Radoslaw Sikorski AND Liberte / June 29, 2021
During his first trip to Europe, Joe Biden kept repeating that ‘America is back\'. We have to wait for the long-term effects of this visit, though. Only after some time we will see whether specific political decisions will follow handshakes and declarations. Nevertheless, we can already see that America under its new leadership is more pragmatic, predictable, and surrounded by allies, and therefore stronger.
Poles Polled: EU Integration Must Deepen
Society
Poles Polled: EU Integration Must Deepen
BY Radoslaw Sikorski AND Liberte / June 25, 2021
What is the attitude of Poles towards the European Union? Has the Law and Justice government already turned us from a nation of Euro-enthusiasts into Euro-skeptics? Some time ago, the alarming information spread to the media signalling that Poles’ trust in the EU has decreased.
New Social Contract: Does Poland Need It?
Politics
New Social Contract: Does Poland Need It?
BY Tomasz Kasprowicz AND Liberte / May 13, 2021
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.
Whom Will Represent Next Polish Ombudsman?
Society
Whom Will Represent Next Polish Ombudsman?
BY Piotr Beniuszys AND Liberte / May 7, 2021
Legally, the performance of Adam Bodnar\'s duties after the end of his term of office remains constitutional, while in the legal fiction of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, it will probably be enforced to deprive him of the tools to perform them. Polish women and Poles will be left without an ombudsman.
Toward Light, Toward Peace
Society
Toward Light, Toward Peace
BY Liberte / April 20, 2021
In each subsequent generation, we reproduce the reality of violence. Specific toys, such as guns and toy soldiers, computer games aimed at causing harm to another being and not bringing joy, the words we say – all this plays a role in shaping the reality in which we live, in which the next generations will live.