Will Robert Fico Be the Next Orbán? with Michal Vašečka [PODCAST]
What should we know about organized crime and corrupt rule of oligarchs in Slovakia? Should we be afraid of Slovak nationalism? And why do Slovaks dislike the West?
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Freedom and the Trap of Identity Politics with Yascha Mounk [PODCAST]
Why do identity politics matter? How not to fall into the identity trap? And what strategy should liberals employ to be successful?
End of Poland’s “Europeanization” or Opportunity for European Federalism?
In Poland’s Presidential election, Andrzej Duda, the incumbent with strong ties to the Law and Justice (PiS) party, secured his re-election by a tiny majority of just 1.2% over his liberal rival, Rafał Trzaskowski.
Eurovision: Europe and Its Big Identity Show
Dancing gorillas, yodeling Lithuanians on a canon, gypsy music combined with hip-hop – these are just a few productions from the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. For those who don’t follow every single aspect of the contest, the political significance of the event might still be rather interesting.
Democratic Deficit in Europe – Is This the Main Issue?
Including new member states to ensure further cohesion in wider Europe, while at the same time continuing to address inequality, racism, and nationalism are the pathways that should be followed for the EU to avoid less desirable scenarios.
