Democracy

Despite the attention on fake news, independent media are being left to survive on their own in the face of hostility and a struggle for revenues.

In a Europe threatened with rising nationalism, trans-European media could present a way to connect people across borders and language barriers.

In Central and Eastern Europe, vested interests are increasingly monopolising media and information to cement control and influence over opinions.

An interview with the secretary-general of Reporters Without Borders.

A story of internet freedom and activism in a world where the EU’s copyright proposals are law, and are enforced to terrifying effect.

Murray Bookchin’s call for a radical democracy based on libertarian municipalism continues to inspire citizens’ movements across the globe.

Change in Poland today is part of a broader global transformation, and one which sees a deep urban-rural divide. What role can cities play in stopping the authoritarian populist wave?

Green reflections on prospects for prosperity, peace and a brighter future after a visit to North Korea.

Putin’s Russia is governed by means of political theatre designed to deflect and distract. From ‘us’ vs. ‘them’ foreign policy to anxious masculinity, this politics has spread from Russia to Europe and the United States, corroding democracy on the way.

What does the future of the EU look like from Southern and Eastern Europe?