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Bernie Sanders’ Democratic Socialism: What and How?
Politics
Bernie Sanders’ Democratic Socialism: What and How?
Sanders’ speeches reveal that his doctrine rests on three premises and two institutional requirements. The premises are: (1) a just society based on the equality of outcome exists and is desirable, (2) human reason can discover the rules required to bring about such a society, and (3) the political elite should enforce those formal rules from the top-down.
Mandatory Military Service: A Solution for National Defence in EU Member States?
Politics
Mandatory Military Service: A Solution for National Defence in EU Member States?
After 12 years after the abolishment of compulsory military service in Hungary, the debate over the matter was brought back to the political agenda on January 16, 2016, when László Kövér, Speaker of the National Assembly expressed his regret over the abolishment of the compulsory military service and described it as a “disastrous mistake”.
Why Do I Care About How Poland Is Perceived Abroad?
Politics, Society
Why Do I Care About How Poland Is Perceived Abroad?
Whether we like it or not, getting closer to Budapest means not only drifting away from Berlin and Brussels, but also from Washington. The political position of Poland in the world states its power in Europe. But a strong position in Europe shouldn’t be built in a way that the Law and Justice does it. In such way, you can only lose this position.