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© Diego Delso

This essay critically examines Europe’s migration policy through the recent events in Ceuta, arguing that the EU’s approach increasingly relies on deterrence, externalization, border securitization, and cooperation with far-right politics. It connects migration policy with human rights, discrimination, geopolitical power, and the need for safer, more humane alternatives.

• Author: Oliver Cipov
• Medium: Kapitál
• Original title: Spustnutá záhrada európskej migračnej politiky
• Pillars of Democracy

© Bence Bogatin/Mérce

Fighting waste is important, but household consumption is only a drop in the ocean compared to the scale of the problem. Focusing on individual responsibility obscures what it would really take to put the interests of society and the environment first.

• Author: Soma Ábrahám Kiss
• Medium: Mérce
• Original title: A lakosságot szólítja takarékoskodásra a kánikulában a Tisza, de máshol kellene keresni a megoldást
• Climate Crisis and Sustainability

© Tim Dornaus

The Austrian Wiener Festwochen is one of the most-watched theater festivals of its kind. What forms of theater lie behind the activist slogans and geopolitical debate? Where do controversies lead to divisions within communities?

• Author: Esther Hyhlíková
• Medium: Revue Prostor
• Original title: Čas pro nové bohy a Petra Thiela. Vídeňský Festwochen mezi politickou angažovaností a virtue signalling
• Culture and Identity

© Soma Ábrahám Kiss/Mérce

On July 16, IKEA stores across Hungary staged the largest strike in the company’s history in the country. It was the first full-day strike in IKEA’s 36 years in Hungary, lasting around the clock.

• Author: Soma Ábrahám Kiss
• Medium: Mérce
• Original title: Éjjel-nappal sztrájkoltak a magyarországi IKEA-kban – videóriport!
• Global Social Transformations

© Illustration: Maria Nika

An in-depth interview with journalist and AI researcher Karen Hao discussing the growing political and economic power of major AI corporations such as OpenAI and Palantir. The conversation explores the concept of “AI empire, ” arguing that large technology firms increasingly shape state power, military infrastructure, surveillance systems, and public narratives.

• Author: Jakub Bodziony
• Medium: Kultura Liberalna
• Original title: Czy grozi nam technofaszyzm? Karen Hao o imperium AI
• Global Social Transformations

Illustration: Maria Nika

The interview with Aleksandra Przegalińska, AI researcher, philosopher, and futurist, explores the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the social, economic, and ethical challenges it creates. The discussion focuses on why AI should not be stopped but responsibly regulated, addressing issues such as deepfakes, AI-generated propaganda, labour market disruption, environmental costs of data centres, and the growing influence of technology companies.

• Author: Jakub Bodziony
• Medium: Kultura Liberalna
• Nie wierzę, że można zatrzymać AI. Trzeba ją regulować
• Global Social Transformations

© Martin Hudák, Kapitál

The article explores how young people in the Czech Republic and Slovakia respond to war beyond national borders. Through stories of activists, artists and students, it examines solidarity, selective empathy, information overload, political engagement and community-building, asking how young Europeans can remain sensitive to global violence without becoming overwhelmed or passive.

• Author: Viktória Citráková
• Medium: Kapitál
• Original title: „Všetky vojny sa nás týkajú.“ Ako mladí ľudia v Česku a na Slovensku vnímajú vojnu
• Safety and Security

© Martin Hudák, Kapitál

The article explores how young people in the Czech Republic and Slovakia perceive war, security, patriotism and civic responsibility amid Russia’s war against Ukraine. Through personal stories, it examines contrasting approaches to preparedness, military service, activism and peace, revealing how proximity to conflict reshapes ideas of belonging and responsibility.

• Author: Viktória Citráková
• Kapitál
• Original title: „Lepšie to už asi nebude.“ Ako mladí ľudia v Česku a na Slovensku vnímajú vojnu
• Safety and Security

© Aneta Lakomá

The article examines the continuing protests in Georgia and the weakening of civil society outside Tbilisi. Through activists, artists, and local communities, it explores political pressure, propaganda, economic dependence, Soviet nostalgia, and shrinking civic space. The stories reveal how fear and resignation undermine democratic participation while highlighting those who continue resisting despite mounting risks.

• Author: Aneta Lakomá
• Medium: Kapitál
• Original title: Tichnoucí protesty
• Pillars of Democracy

© Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change

In various parts of the world, more and more young people are bringing climate change cases before the courts. For them, climate change is a human rights issue. The courts are gradually ruling in their favour.

• Author: Magdaléna Rojo
• Medium: JÁDU
• Original title: Klimatická kríza pred súdom
• Climate Crisis and Sustainability