Lukashenka’s Long Shadow
The Belarusian president now heads a new body which has the power to overturn decisions made by other state bodies, including the government and parliament. From ECFR.
War in Ukraine
Two Years On, Ukrainian Journalists Still Pay a Heavy Price for the War
While Russian authorities are responsible for the majority of safety threats facing Ukrainian journalists, some are also being increasingly harassed for their “lack of patriotism.” From IPI.
Russia’s Economy Is Now Completely Driven by the War in Ukraine
At this point, the Kremlin cannot afford to lose – or win. From The Conversation.
VR Helps Keep Ukrainian War Reporters Safe
“In a virtual situation, you can imagine the decisions you will make.” From the Reuters Institute.
Universal Jurisdiction: A Key Tool for Accountability
Universal jurisdiction should not be seen as “particularly scary or politically costly.” From IWPR.
In Russia, More Women Demand Return of Their Men From Ukraine Front
Maria Andreeva, whose husband has been fighting in Ukraine for more than a year, is also waging a battle in Moscow: to get him home. From Reuters.
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Solutions Journalism
Krakow Can Breathe Again
… thanks to a ban on heating with coal and wood. Will Czechia’s smoggiest city find inspiration in Poland? From Okraj.
Centers of Excellence
A network of publicly funded facilities helps Montenegrin kids get the treatment and education they urgently need.
The Grandmas and Grandpas Brewing Beer in Vienna
What started as an off-the-cuff idea at a senior home has become a successful microbrewery – and a way for residents to stay social and engaged. From Reasons to be Cheerful.
The Smart Way Forward
Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh are learning tech skills and soon will move into new eco-friendly homes thanks to a team of go-getter volunteers.
A Strategy for Success
In the public sphere and the courtroom, a Moldovan activist group has brought the issues facing queer people out of the shadows and won milestone victories.
Commentary
First Arrests Under New Anti-LGBT laws in Putin’s Russia
The law was problematic from the very beginning, with ambiguous and unclear wording. From The Conversation.
Croatia Approaches Potentially Turbulent Elections
The long-governing Croatian Democratic Union and the opposition president are heading for a clash in early parliamentary elections. From the German Marshall Fund.
Beyond Economics
Despite heavily increasing investments in green projects in recent years, the EBRD still lacks an effective system for safeguarding human rights.
The Long Shadow of the Populists
Donald Tusk’s first 100 days in power show that it is easier to defeat populists than to unravel the system they have built. From ECFR.
Latest News
Georgia’s ‘Foreign Agent Law’ a Step Closer to Passage
After protests foiled the government’s attempt to pass the controversial law last year, parliament tries again, sparking a mass protest in Tbilisi.
Hungary’s Influencers Are Mobilizing Gen Z On- and Offline
A mass protest by young people was the most colorful, but not the first manifestation of the growing might of social media in Hungary’s hidebound political culture.
One Building, One Million Stories: Zenica’s Hotel Internacional
Neglect in the post-communist era forced a Bosnian architectural gem to close years ago. But it continues to live in urban memory and contemporary culture.
Visit Vilnius: Jokes Included
An admirable new tourism commercial punctures cliche and fires controversy. From CEPA.
Orban Is All About Cash
Michael Ignatieff, former rector of Central European University in Budapest, on how Viktor Orban created a new Hungarian bourgeoisie and gamed the EU. From Aspen Review Central Europe.
Depopulation Blues: How Immigration Can Counter Emigration in the Balkans
To tackle the political and economic challenges posed by shrinking populations, Balkan governments need to approach immigration as an opportunity, rethinking their policies and political messaging. From ECFR.
