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What the US Can Learn from Poland’s Election Strategy

From Warsaw to Washington: Reproductive rights and youth voters in the 2024 Election

Poland’s recent parliamentary elections offer crucial lessons for Kamala Harris’s campaign. By focusing on issues like reproductive rights and youth engagement – key elements of Poland’s opposition success – Harris could galvanise pivotal voter groups in swing states.

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The Illusion of Peace Negotiations: Why Russia’s War of Aggression Has No Clear End

Yet there remains a path to success for Ukraine and the West

As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues the notion of peace negotiations offers little clarity amid shifting statements and strategic posturing from both Kyiv and Moscow.

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Tusk Visits Moldova: The Secrets Of Poland’s EUCO Presidency

Democratic Security Outlook 2024: 9-15 September 

Enlargement will be the priority for Poland’s European Council Presidency. Prime Minister Donald Tusk made that very clear during his visit to Moldova last week – a country that provides an ideal opportunity to make tangible accession progress This will be in contrast to the inactivity and frequent controversies of...

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Whoever Controls the Narrative of the Slovak National Uprising, Controls Slovakia’s Future – COMMENTARY

Far-right and nationalist narratives usurp the commemoration of the fight against fascism

Fico’s populist government in Slovakia is uniting conflicting ideologies under a nationalist banner, using the symbolic power of the 80th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising against fascist and Nazi forces to shape the political narrative.

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The EU’s Big Tech Battle: Central and Eastern Europe as a Digital Sovereignty Battleground 

Can Europe’s new regulations balance freedom and security?

CEE is caught in a contradictory battle for digital sovereignty. Countries like Poland, Hungary and Slovakia are fiercely regulating some tech giants while allowing others, like Telegram, to operate freely — revealing a selective approach that challenges the EU’s push for a unified digital strategy.

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Law and Justice Election Fraud: What Next From CEE’s Civil Society Oppressors?

Democratic Security Outlook 2024: 2-8 September

Poland’s Law and Justice Party is set to lose tens of millions of euros for improper use of campaign funds. At the same time, Viktor Orbán plans to change election rules in Hungary and Robert Fico continues to undermine anti-corruption and decision-making processes in Slovakia. The question now is not...

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Europe Wants Business to Drive the New Green Deal

Can Europe keep pace with global green industry leaders?

The European Union faces a pivotal moment as it navigates political challenges, green energy transitions, and the economic realities of the Green Deal.

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China’s Strategic Ambitions and Ukraine: A Balancing Act Amidst Global Shifts

Forging a balanced relationship with China is vital to Ukraine’s economic recovery

Ukraine hopes to build a strategic relationship with China by carefully balancing economic collaboration and diplomatic nuances.

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Enter Kaja Kallas as the EU Expands Its Powers from Health to Defence

Expect more crisis-driven evolution in the next five years of the EU

The European Union, once a passive executive body, is now a proactive force shaping policies in health and defence. Driven by crises like the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the Commission is expanding its powers and pushing for greater European integration. With new Commissioners taking the helm, the EU’s...

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Doom Scrolling in the Age of Volatility

Navigating fear in uncertain times

In an era of heightened volatility and constant media fear-mongering, it’s crucial to navigate the noise and maintain optimism to support economic growth and resilience.

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Modi’s Poland Visit Ushers in Military Alliance and Democratic Solidarity

A strategic partnership 70 years in the making

After 45 years, India’s Prime Minister Modi visits Poland, marking a renewed strategic partnership between two nations with rising global influence.

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The Real Purpose of Fico’s Cultural War in Slovakia – QUICK TAKE

Far-right minister’s purge of cultural leadersd distracts from dismantling of anti-corruption forces

Slovakia’s cultural sector faces a nationalist overhaul under Minister Martina Šimkovičová, as Prime Minister Robert Fico leverages this shift to solidify kleptocratic power.

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How Democracy Can Win and Europe Lose

This report analyses the various outcomes of the upcoming EP elections as well as the formation of the new commission on democracy and the global position of the European Union. It systematically examines internal and external challenges, mapping EU responses to safeguard democratic resilience and electoral processes.

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