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Who Should Punish Orbán?
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Who Should Punish Orbán?
Hungary has been fined an unprecedentedly large amount for the severe violation of EU law over the rights of asylum seekers. However, this is not about Hungary\'s stance against the oppressive EU as the Hungarian governing party Fidesz wants to depict but about the party coming at odds with its ever-swaying populist positions. Yet the Hungarian voters, rather than EU activists, should punish the Hungarian government.
What to Do Next with Public Media in Poland?
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What to Do Next with Public Media in Poland?
Since the systemic transformation in Poland in 1989, public media have varied in the intensity of presenting the ruling camp\'s viewpoint while simultaneously allowing opposing narratives. However, since the Law and Justice Party (PiS) took power in 2015, the media have fully become a propaganda tool for the government, thus reverting to their worst traditions from the People\'s Republic of Poland (PRL) era.
Peace with Dictator Today Is War Tomorrow
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Peace with Dictator Today Is War Tomorrow
The combined military spending of NATO members is 18 times that of Russia, with a massive advantage in all types of weaponry. Being this afraid in a situation like that seems a peculiar way of doing the right thing, Raul Rebane notes in Vikerraadio\'s daily comment. Full-scale war has been raging for over two years in Ukraine, and fatigue is clearly setting in.
European Elections: Estonian Parties Focus on Environment
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European Elections: Estonian Parties Focus on Environment
In their election manifestos for the European Parliament, the political parties have paid a lot of attention to environmental issues; there is talk of steps towards climate neutrality, but also of issues that directly affect Estonian entrepreneurs and rural life. The Reform Party\'s program links the environment with security. According to candidate Hanah Lahe, the party emphasizes restoring and preserving biodiversity.
‘Russian Law’ 2.0: Unlawful and Anti-Constitutional
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‘Russian Law’ 2.0: Unlawful and Anti-Constitutional
The Georgian government, ruled by an informal leader (recently branded a \"Puppet Master\" by the Financial Times), adopted the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence. The Georgian Dream party claims that the country is facing a threat from agents of foreign influence, particularly from a \"Global War Party\" that includes local non-government and international organizations (including the New Economic School, which was founded in 2001).
Migration Crisis in V4: Discourse and Policies
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Migration Crisis in V4: Discourse and Policies
After the rising number of immigrants in 2015, the implementation of the Common European Asylum System became a priority for EU member states. Nevertheless, it has been documented by many studies that the V4 group countries drifted away from these intentions. During 2016, the members of the Visegrad group worked together as a united bloc on migration issues in Brussels.