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Cultivated meat is not against "European food traditions"

13 Jul 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TLDR The notion of a singular "European Way of Life" is a myth rooted in far-right ideologies that overlook Europe's diverse cultural landscape. The Hungarian government's attempt to ban clean meat, cultivated meat, and vegan food reflects right-wi...

The Greek Coast Guard's systematic and illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers - supported by EU funding.

7 Jul 2024 3 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR The Greek Coast Guard's systematic pushbacks of asylum seekers, supported by EU funding, violate international law and highlight significant failures in EU migration policies. These illegal practices continue with little accountability despite i...

It is not the far-right that has changed - the radicalization of right-wing political parties in Sweden

26 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Professor in media and communication studies Jesper Stroembaeck discusses in his text from 2022 how the Sweden Democrats (SD) use the "big lie," a concept describing a lie so enormous that the public cannot believe anyone would dare lie so blatantly....

"Make Orban Corrupted Again"

26 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The upcoming Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán raises significant concerns due to Orbán's history of undermining EU unity and democratic values. Critics fear Hungary may not act as an honest broker and co...

Why rights and dignity for transgender individuals are important

25 Jun 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

      TLDR: Social phobia against transgender individuals persists despite legal advancements, often manifesting in violence, harassment, and discrimination. The political struggle for freedom and acceptance is crucial to challenge these prejudices a...

Transformation of the far-right in France

24 Jun 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDRFrench President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call for new parliamentary elections in response to the far-right's strong performance in the EU elections has sent shockwaves through the nation. The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le...

Some notes about Balkans, heritage and human relations

24 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

It did not take a long time to read headlines about "Balkan Drama" and national-chauvinist-based hate concerning the European Football Championship. The teams of Serbia, Croatia, and Albania have already been fined because of hateful, hooliganism, e...

"European values" for "us" and not for "them"

24 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR European countries' restrictive migration policies are undermining human security and rights. By building virtual barriers through agreements with Northern African nations, Europe is making it harder for asylum-seekers to reach safety, leading t...

Liberland: Open Letter to Croatian Officials

19 Jun 2024 9 minute read 0 comments Liberland TV

By taking these steps outlined in this letter to Croatian officials, Croatia and Liberland can begin to build a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship that respects both parties' interests and fosters long-term collaboration.  Liberland o...

Kalle Kniivilae about the political situation in Ukraine

16 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR: The mood in Kyiv has worsened despite some stabilization on the front lines due to new U.S. weapon supplies. The constant Russian shelling has decreased, but extensive bombings of Ukrainian power plants have led to prolonged power outages and h...