Political Critique Archive

The aim of the UNGASS was to have a broad, open debate with all UN member states involved and that has not happened.

In March, more than 50 000 people were stranded in Greece, following the series of frontier closures across the Balkans, which were started by Austria. They stayed in temporary camps in very poor conditions. These camps are often located in very isolated areas and their infrastructure does not fulfil the basic needs of their inhabitants. […]

What is needed is a third narrative between “no borders” on the one hand, and an irrational fear of refugees on the other, writes Alena Krempaská.

Taxi drivers are demanding that the same regulations apply to Uber as to them.

Yesterday’s demonstration, called together at short notice in reaction to neo-Nazi attacks on several Prague cafés, practically filled one of Prague’s major squares.

In the last 6 years, none of the large movements in Hungary have had a proper mobilization strategy.

The Kurdish militia have officially opened their European office in Prague. Interview with YPG Europe representative Sheruan Hassan.

David Condliffe speaks about collaboration with the Labour Party, the positive changes Corbyn has brought in, the biggest labour issues in Britain now, and a social Europe, which Unite is fighting for.

Czech society is often sadistic towards the weak. How far is it willing to go?

While the immediate cause of Macedonia’s current wave of civic unrest unrest is relatively straightforward, the roots of the discontent are far more complex.