For years Italy has held the unfortunate reputation as a basket case country, plagued by corrupt institutions and a zombie …
Poland in Transition 1989-1991: Urban Landscape with Student Party
The second chapter of the book by David R. Pichaske: “The long, low light of late afternoon washes the scene in the warmth peculiar to that time of day, and for a second I think I’ve wandered into some nineteenth century landscape… or one of those village scenes, painted just last year in the style of the Old Masters, sold in Łódź art galleries for $20.”
Poland will defend its membership of the European Union. An interview with Henryk Wujec
Henryk Wujec, a Polish politician and historical member of the Polish labour union Solidarność, met the filming crew and researchers to give his point of view on the future of a country that he helped to construct in the 80s, and that will determine Europe’s future in the coming years.
Joan Subirats: The City as the new political centre
A radical change is taking place. Cities around Europe – through platforms, movements and international networks – are creating paths for citizens to participate in and influence politics directly.
Finally a healthy dose of anti-establishment
The Pirate Party, with the 22 seats in the parliament, has become the third most powerful political force in the Czech Republic. Who are Czech Pirates and what are the problems they want to focus on? Read the interview with the Pirates leader Ivan Bartoš.
Poland in Transition 1989-1991: Arrival
The closer I looked, the more I saw… and the less—not the more—I thought I understood. Another two years in Poland and I would have been as unable to interpret Poland as I am able to explain America.
Corbyn can kick off a revolution among Europe’s political elites – an interview with Michael Hartmann
Michael Hartmann is a German sociologist and political scientist. During his academic career he has analysed the transformation of European …