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“Politics Is for Other People”: New Liberal Movements in Central and Southeast Europe Lead Way for Future [EVENT]
Think Tank News
“Politics Is for Other People”: New Liberal Movements in Central and Southeast Europe Lead Way for Future [EVENT]
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.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Human Rights
Think Tank News
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Human Rights
Any pandemic is not only a threat to the health and safety of the people but may also lead to other significant threats to them. In times of great national uncertainty, the government is called upon to act, and the present pandemic is no exception. In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic exigencies, governments around the world have taken vast and unparalleled decisions to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect lives.
Making It Work: Harmonizing Globalization and National Interest in Governance
Economy
Making It Work: Harmonizing Globalization and National Interest in Governance
Globalization is an integral part of everyday life. However, so called \"hyper-globalization\" challenges national interest in favour of deeper integration. Academics debate what values governments should prioritize and how they should interact with the international community. Countries can either sacrifice too much to find a place in the world economy or may focus wrongly on domestic public opinion alone.
Estonian Finance Minister: Income Tax Should Be Reduced
Economy
Estonian Finance Minister: Income Tax Should Be Reduced
\"The income tax rate could be reduced to 13-15%, sending all income tax to local governments and reducing labor taxes\" suggested the Minister of Finance Keit Pentus-Rosimannus (Reform) on Monday. Writing on social media, the minister said this move would help local governments to finance maintenance and care costs. She also wrote that Estonian labor taxes are too high while health care and social care costs need to be better funded in an aging society.
Into Infantile Society
Society
Into Infantile Society
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.