Commentary
International Relations
Trump’s Second Term a Crossroads for Central Europe – COMMENTARY
6 November 2024
The liberal democratic models, prevalent in the West for over 70 years and more recently adopted in Central Europe, have permitted considerable economic growth and security.
They have brought millions out of poverty, reinforced modern ideals of justice and freedom while providing a platform which championed pluralism and diversity (at least in spirit), and through these attributes, globalisation accelerated at a rapid, nearly breakneck, speed.
In the V4, the conversion to democracy occurred simultaneously with the technological revolution of the late 20th century; thus, many of the benefits derived from this transition were championed by civil society organisations which fought against communist authorities and embraced both the freedoms of liberal democracy as well as their technology.
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However, many of the problems clearly visible today – increased polarisation, concentrated wealth, a surge in extremism, the numerous under-addressed issues related to equality and tolerance – have also stemmed from this prolonged period of security because we have allowed for the subjugation of certain liberties in order to maintain our comfort.
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