Tag: right-wing
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PiS’ proposed ‘free speech’ law: state hypocrisy and a radical right-wing agenda
OPINION Following the storming of the Capitol building in Washington, Twitter, followed by other social media outlets, took the decision to suspend Donald Trump’s accounts, sparking an international debate regarding freedom of speech. The Polish government gave its contribution to this debate in the form of its proposed social media ‘free speech’ law. The law…
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Young Polish progressives dismiss an EU incapable of punishing corruption
OPINION Why are young progressives in Poland growing disillusioned with the European Union? In December of last year, the Union was plunged into yet another crisis when Poland and Hungary vetoed the EU budget and coronavirus recovery fund. This was done in response to a proposed mechanism which sought to make access to EU funds…
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“Next Generation EU”: Italy’s youth are the big losers of the ongoing political deadlock
OPINION Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s third-way party Italia Viva has officially withdrawn from the government coalition. Renzi announced it in a press conference last night at 18:15 (local time), asking three cabinet members from his party to subsequently leave their positions. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s government may now face a vote of no confidence…
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Macron’s new government ditches LREM’s left-wing pretences
OPINION After the municipal elections in June, Emmanuel Macron’s government reshuffle has heralded the appearance of a number of “Sarkozyistes” : a Prime Minister (Jean Castex) who was Deputy Secretary General to Nicolas Sarkozy, a Home Secretary (Gérard Darmanin) who refers to the former President as a mentor, a Culture Minister (Franck Riester) who served…
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