Opinion: On women’s empowerment, Hungary’s Katalin Novák lives in another era
Budapest, Hungary – “A woman shouldn’t compare herself to a man every second of her life, and shouldn’t believe sheContinue Reading
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Who won the EU budget stand-off?
While everyone declared victory after the EU summit, the only thing Viktor Orbán won is time. In the latest episodeContinue Reading
“They cannot fight us all if we go out together”: Will Poland’s new abortion law cause society to snap?
Warsaw, Poland – On 22 October, Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal voted through a proposal to further restrict an already strict law on abortion.Continue Reading
Opinion: A neighbour’s perspective on the Monument of National Solidarity in Budapest
Dunajska Streda, Slovakia – Saying Hungarians are divided is something of an understatement. But there’s one topic which appears likelyContinue Reading
50 years of Polish protests: from workers’ strikes to women’s strikes
Mass protests throughout Polish cities are making headlines once again, this time due to further restrictions on abortion rights. ItContinue Reading
Hungary’s crusade against LGBTQI people continues amidst the pandemic
Despite skyrocketing COVID-19 cases and deaths, the party of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán still prioritises restricting LGBTQI rights over saving citizens. AsContinue Reading
What does Joe Biden’s victory mean for Hungary?
Though Joe Biden will pay closer attention to illiberalism in Hungary than Donald Trump did, his election is unlikely toContinue Reading
No rest for the wicked, or how Fidesz is exploiting the pandemic
On the same day as the Hungarian Parliament approved of the re-introduction of the state of emergency to fight againstContinue Reading
Opinion: Taking a stand against the spread of disinformation in Slovakia
Prague, Czech Republic – Recent protests by far-right voters and Kotleba supporters against the COVID-19 restrictions in Slovakia, along withContinue Reading
LGBT rights in Slovakia: Any changes on the horizon?
Bratislava, Slovakia – In March 2019, Zuzana Čaputová, became the first female President of Slovakia, with a campaign built onContinue Reading
Democratic backsliding and the rise of authoritarianism: A Hungarian perspective (2/2)
Budapest, Hungary – Welcome to the second part of our Hungarian interview series on what it looks like to witnessContinue Reading
Democratic backsliding and the rise of authoritarianism: A Hungarian perspective (1/2)
Budapest, Hungary – Even with the polls not looking so good for the world’s favorite populist authoritarian wanna-be Donald Trump, it’s difficultContinue Reading
“Czech Republic and Poland share similar historic experiences on the long road to democracy”
Prague, Czech Republic – In the years 1980-1989, the cooperation between Poland and the Czech Republic (then-Czechoslovakia) flourished on theContinue Reading
Budapest tour guide: Reviewing the Memorial to National Togetherness
Budapest, Hungary – “For those who are Hungarian, Trianon still hurts”: 63% of Hungarians agree with this statement, according toContinue Reading
Central Europe: From COVID success story to symbol of crisis mismanagement?
Brno, Czech Republic- “The second wave is here”, said the Czech governmental appointee for science, research, and healthcare Roman Prymula,Continue Reading