The North Korea of Polish Economy
Politicians are widely known for their “flexible spines”, but, as elections approach, that softness reaches a jelly-like state.
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European Forum for New Ideas
During October 1-3, 2014 in Sopot (Poland) was held European Forum for New Ideas. Liberte!, the project by Fundacja Industrial had an honour to be a partner of the event.
Ewa “The-Ticking-Bomb” Kopacz
No matter how well-known or not, any new politician nominated for the President of the council of ministers is discovered anew in the new role.
New Issue of Liberté! Available in Print!
We have introduced liberal democracy and capitalism not because it was our original idea and because we were all engrossed in the reading of Hayek, but because that's how it was “arranged in the West”.
Civic Budgeting? This is Not Going to Happen… And yet it did!
Contrary to the opinion of many sceptics, civic budgeting in Łódź turned out to be a great success in 2013. 908 projects were submitted by the residents of the city and 129.000 votes were casted what has resulted in the case of Łódź being widely discussed and analysed. How was it achieved?
Why Does a Liberal “Think About an Elephant” – Reflections by a Polish Cognitivist
What may a liberal democrat say standing face to face with a several-tonne giant? That it grew too big? That its power disturbs the fragile social balance? It is all true, but the more we talk about it, the more people will notice that an elephant has the power which is probably worth following.
Poland Under the Reign of Fundamentalist’s Conscience
There are two processes going on in the Polish reality, which at a first glance may seem to exclude one another. On the one hand, there is a mass decrease in the number of church-going believers (circa 2-4 millions in the last few years), and on the other, there is the phenomenon of overtaking the “moral” discourse in Poland by extreme groups related to Church.
It Is High Time to Sober Up
Who has caused the crash of a malaysian boeing? Putin, little green people? Not really. We all did. The European Union, NATO, UN, international community – everyone.
Appeasement Means the End of European Integration
That is, economy. The West has all the necessary means at its disposal to stop Putin from breaking the law. It only lacks the will to do so.
4liberty.eu Study Tour
Between 9th and 14th of February 2014 4liberty.eu network representatives took part in FNST Visit Program in Brussels, Stuttgart and Berlin.
