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Presidential Elections in Romania with Georgiana Gheorghe [PODCAST]
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Presidential Elections in Romania with Georgiana Gheorghe [PODCAST]
Why were the presidential elections in Romania annulled? Who was behind the TikTok campaign of Călin Georgescu? And what is the state of democracy in Romania ahead of the repeated elections? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Georgiana Gheorghe, the Executive Director of APADOR-CH, a leading human rights organization based in Bucharest, Romania.
Defending Europe Without the United States with Guntram B. Wolff [PODCAST]
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Defending Europe Without the United States with Guntram B. Wolff [PODCAST]
What should we know about Europe’s defense industry? What capabilities does Europe need to develop to deter the Russian aggression? What are the consequences of the German debt brake reform? And is a common European defense single market possible? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Guntram B. Wolff, a Senior fellow at Bruegel.
Can Deregulation in Poland Succeed?
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Can Deregulation in Poland Succeed?
Deregulation has been a loaded word among many European politicians and experts lately, with growing discussions on reducing bureaucracy and easing the burden on citizens and businesses. However, is this often-used term and concept actually feasible? And how has progress been made on this so far? It has undoubtedly become a European trend, discussed not only by EU leaders but also within EU institutions.
Transatlantic Rift with Matthew Kaminski [PODCAST]
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Transatlantic Rift with Matthew Kaminski [PODCAST]
Is Donald Trump\'s presidency the beginning of a new era in the global world order? What is there to know about economic disruption and globalization in this context? And is the European Union overreacting in its response to the recent events or rather attempting to \'make Europe great again\'? Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Matthew Kaminski, POLITICO\'s Editor-at-Large.
Are Women Antidote to Right-Wing Populism?
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Are Women Antidote to Right-Wing Populism?
Harassment, hate speech, violent online content, and disinformation—these are long-standing tactics of alt-right movements that are only now entering the mainstream of public debate. However, it is worth noting that women were their first targets years ago. Today, as the internet becomes increasingly radicalized and nationalist groups grow louder and more influential, we should ask: how have women fought against fascist environments?
Trump’s Impact on Europe and Elections in Poland with Andrzej Bobinski [PODCAST]
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Trump’s Impact on Europe and Elections in Poland with Andrzej Bobinski [PODCAST]
What does Donald Trump understand about politics that others don’t? What is the impact of Trump\'s presidency on Europe (and the Polish political scene in particular)? And what should we expect from the forthcoming Polish presidential elections? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Andrzej Bobiński, the Managing Director of Polityka Insight. 
How and Why Status and Functions of Judges Should Differ from Those of Prosecutors?
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How and Why Status and Functions of Judges Should Differ from Those of Prosecutors?
The notorious case of a prosecutor who tried to review a court act issued by a judge of the Sofia Regional Court once again raises the question of the functions and status of judges and prosecutors. This issue is of the utmost importance in a country like ours, where the uncontrolled and selective (in the sense of arbitrary) actions of the prosecutor\'s office leave citizens with the impression that prosecutors, not judges, administer justice.
Progress According to Trump
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Progress According to Trump
Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has understandably caused a stir worldwide. There is a prevailing fear of the radicalism and unpredictability of the new president’s actions as he has already shown his controversial nature while holding this office between 2016 and 2020. Even as president-elect, Trump expressed ownership aspirations toward the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada.