CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
Central and Eastern Europe, Poland
The Boy from the Marriott Hotel, or, the Cinema of the Polish Transformation
Polish films of the 1990s can hardly be called quality cinema. But they tell us a lot about the dreams, expectations and aspirations of the transition to liberal democracy.
BEYOND THE NATION STATE
European Union
The battle for social justice will be won across borders, not within them
The phenomenon of the Gilets jaunes taking place in cities across France seems to have taken many in the commentariat …
Poland
Why the Polish Left is losing
For young Poles, being a pro-market conservative – and annoying at parties – is cool and trendy. Being leftist is passé.
#nofilter
Hungary
Where are the Hungarian workers?
When describing foreign workers’ conditions, the perspective of those left home is often ignored.
Weekly Press Digest – February 26
Political Critique's weekly selection from the Eastern European press.
Connected Action for the Commons: a network and action research programme working on topics linked with the commons such as public space, culture and democracy. Read more.
Lisbon voices for the right to the city
Neoliberalism is shaping cities as places for tourism, gentrifying and dismantling the cooperative environment of the neighborhoods. Activists in Lisbon …
Network 4 Debate
What are the common problems faced by Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia, what is their wider context and are there solutions for the future?
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