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Disparity in Campaign Financing in Hungary’s 2024 EP and Municipal Elections
Politics
Disparity in Campaign Financing in Hungary’s 2024 EP and Municipal Elections
The 2024 EP and municipal elections in Hungary, held on the same day, provide a complex and illuminating study of how financial resources, legal frameworks, and media control shape electoral outcomes. The Fidesz party\'s overwhelming dominance in campaign spending, both directly and indirectly, highlights significant imbalances in the democratic process.
Government Bonds: Additional Source of Income and Economic Catalyst
Economy
Government Bonds: Additional Source of Income and Economic Catalyst
By investing in government bonds, every citizen can contribute and demonstrate their faith and support for the Estonian state. Government bonds strengthen its security, provide additional income for Estonians, and stimulate the economy, writes Mart Võrklaev. The long-awaited issuance of government bonds targeted at Estonian retail investors, which has been on nearly everyone\'s mind in recent months is now open.
Kristen Michal to Continue as Leader of Reform Party
Politics
Kristen Michal to Continue as Leader of Reform Party
The Estonian Reform Party approved Prime Minister Kristen Michal to continue as the party leader at the general meeting held on Sunday. Michal said \"We are unique in Estonian politics. Our work culture brings people together but does not shy away from asking difficult questions. Our respect comes from mastering the subject and getting the work done, not merely nodding in agreement. (...)\"
Are Speculators Evil or Good? Does Speculation Require Regulation?
Economy
Are Speculators Evil or Good? Does Speculation Require Regulation?
You have probably heard it before: „Dishonest speculators are manipulating asset prices extensively. They make unjust and therefore undeserved profits. These vicious individuals only enrich themselves immorally at the expense of society as a whole, whose members, unlike them, depend on honest work to obtain scarce resources.
Benefits of Single European Market: Case of the Czech Republic’s Economy
Economy
Benefits of Single European Market: Case of the Czech Republic’s Economy
The Czech Republic celebrated a major anniversary on May 1 this year. Exactly twenty years ago on this day, the Czech Republic joined the European Union, and thus became part of the Single European Market. Apart from the political implications, joining the EU had major economic consequences. These are the ones we are going to look at now.
Let’s Not Be Delusional, Euro Will Not Save Czech Republic
Economy
Let’s Not Be Delusional, Euro Will Not Save Czech Republic
Few things stir the public sphere as much as the controversial subject of the adoption of the euro in the Czech Republic. Although one side of the debate always vehemently puts forward arguments in favor of adopting the single currency, while the other side points out the unmissable pitfalls of the euro, one crucial economic argument seems to be continually neglected.
Through My Fault, Through My Fault, Always Through My Fault
Society
Through My Fault, Through My Fault, Always Through My Fault
War is male. Men decide on war, men manage war, men plan, conduct, and end wars. Men declare peace. In the world of war, a woman is an addition, a not very useful element, getting in the way, complicating things, getting emotional, crying, longing, being weak, being unnecessary, undermining the point of this masculine clash.
Tax Burden and Policy in Georgia
Economy
Tax Burden and Policy in Georgia
The tax burden directly determines how many resources remain in the hands of businesses and how much goes to the state budget. However, it also has some influence on the price level. The size of the tax burden affects the speed of economic development - the more money a business has in possession, the more development and expansion opportunities it has, the more materials it buys, the more money it invests in the purchase of new equipment.