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Update on LGBT+ Rights in Hungary in Light of the 2022 Referendum
Society
Update on LGBT+ Rights in Hungary in Light of the 2022 Referendum
Hungary\'s right-wing government, since Fidesz\'s first landslide victory in 2010 and their subsequent successes in 2014, 2018, and 2022, has been increasingly willing to put cultural issues, particularly gender and LGBT+, at the forefront of its campaigns. Fidesz\'s framing of the issue regularly contained the need for children\'s protection rather than overt attacks on sexual and gender minorities.
Let Politicians Pay for Consequences of Their Economic Policies
Economy
Let Politicians Pay for Consequences of Their Economic Policies
In the current situation of high inflation and large budget deficits, salary increases for politicians and central bankers alike are rightly criticised. While, because of the poor economic situation, the wages of most citizens are falling in real terms due to inflation, these high-ranking civil servants are not feeling any of the pinch.
Alcohol in the Czech Republic during Pandemic: Moderate Drinkers Cut Back, Problem Drinkers Took More
Society
Alcohol in the Czech Republic during Pandemic: Moderate Drinkers Cut Back, Problem Drinkers Took More
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about several socio-economic changes. However, one of them is undoubtedly the change in alcohol consumption among Czech consumers. Despite the fact that the aggregated data from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed overall decline in average alcohol consumption in the Czech Republic during 2021, for some most-risky groups of consumers the situation has worsened.
The Age of Unpeace [PODCAST]
Think Tank News
The Age of Unpeace [PODCAST]
In this episode, we talk about whether ties between countries foster conflicts, how Europe should behave in relation to the aggressive policies of China and Russia, and whether it is possible to cooperate and create rules limiting the negative effects of interdependence.