Zweimal jährlich informiert das Archiv des Liberalismus über neue Bücher zum Thema Liberalismus. Vorgestellt werden diesmal 20 Neuerscheinungen zu Theorie, Geschichte und Gegenwart des Liberalismus.
Bienert: Zwischen Opposition und Blockpolitik.
This Sunday, the parliamentary election will take place in Poland. The topics of the election campaign range from women’s rights to inflation and security. The ruling PiS party’s anti-campaign targets Donald Tusk and tries to portray him as a vassal of Germany and Brussels. A referendum parallel to the elections is intended to strengthen the PiS’s influence. Poland is facing a crucial election that will influence its political fate and its role in the EU.
PiS and the united opposition In the years of opposition
The State has reacted with a heavy-hand, arresting opposition
The State has reacted with a heavy-hand, arresting opposition
The leader of Progressive Slovakia (PS), Michal Šimečka, continued to be subjected to dubious accusations by the ruling coalition in the past weeks. The 80th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP), which falls on 29 August, has become the target of manipulation and political abuse as well, which has been dominated by the glorification of today’s Russia and the justification of its actions towards Ukraine.
Above all, it is an effort to avoid opposition criticism
Azerbaijan held an early parliamentary election on September 1. It was the second snap election this year ahead of COP29, which Azerbaijan hosts in mid-November.
hold snap elections without consultation with the opposition
Today, the European Council announced the long-awaited conclusions on the EU Membership candidacy Status for Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia – “The European Council decided to grant Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova the status of candidate countries; The European Council stands ready to grant Georgia candidate status once the priorities set out in the Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s application for membership have been resolved.”
leaders of the ruling party opened a new front against opposition
Zwar geht die Opposition vorsichtig optimistisch ins
zu zerbrechen, die Chance auf einen Wahlsieg der Opposition
This election period has certainly seen an uneven playing field. Zambia is one of the fastest declining democracies globally. Arbitrary arrests and detentions without charge have become commonplace with Hakainde Hichilema having been detained on 15 occasions. Although COVID-19 restrictions have prevented parties from campaigning in the usual ways, President Edgar Lungu and his running mate have continued touring the country on ‘official business’, Hichilema can’t!
regularly blocked or restricted the movements of opposition
In 2004, the Central European and Baltic countries joined the European Union as new members. The Prague office seeks to strengthen liberal forces, both political and intellectual, in the region. Our project office particularly supports the 4liberty.eu network, which serves as a centre of competence and a platform for dialogue.
Dynamics: Negative Campaigns, Floods and Victory of Opposition
In 2004, the Central European and Baltic countries joined the European Union as new members. The Prague office seeks to strengthen liberal forces, both political and intellectual, in the region. Our project office particularly supports the 4liberty.eu network, which serves as a centre of competence and a platform for dialogue.
Dynamics: Negative Campaigns, Floods and Victory of Opposition
