Perspectives

Perspectives:
Authentic voices — trustworthy stories

Perspectives is a media platform for young Europeans looking for reliable journalism beyond the noise of social media. In its third edition, six partner newsrooms, mainly from Eastern Europe, collaborate to shed light on Europe’s complex realities. Through fact-checked, multimedia storytelling and a plurality of voices, Perspectives stands for trust, authenticity, and a shared commitment to independent, credible reporting.

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Kapitál

The Venezuelan Doctrine of Euphoria

The text captures the dramatic events of early 2026, when US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sparking a wave of uncontrolled joy among migrants in Santiago, Chile. Through personal reporting, the author contrasts the contagious euphoria of Venezuelan expats with the chilling geopolitical consequences of this power intervention. The entire text thus critically examines the fine line between the desire for freedom and the acceptance of foreign military intervention.

Author: Lucia Rončíková
Medium: Kapitál
Original title: Venezuelská doktrína eufórie
Safety and Security

The End of Transatlanticism

This text analyses the gradual breakdown of the transatlantic partnership, which the author documents in the transition from Biden's diplomatic cooperation to the assertive voluntarism of the Trump administration. At the heart of the argument is a deep value conflict between Europe's emphasis on international law and America's tendency to assert its interests through brute force and national will.

Author: Michal Lipták
Medium: Kapitál
Original title: Koniec transatlantizmu
Global Social Transformations

Happy and Drunk? On the Normalization of Drinking During the Christmas Holidays

The text critically reflects on excessive alcohol consumption, which has become an integral and normalized part of Christmas celebrations in Slovak and Czech society. The author points out that instead of peace, the Advent season often brings alcohol-fueled madness, which serves as an escape from loneliness, financial stress, and pressure to be perfect. The article highlights the need for greater self-awareness and mentions alternative projects that seek to create a festive space without alcohol.

Author: Apolena Rychlíková
Medium: Kapitál
Original title: Šťastné a ožralé? O normalizaci pití v čase vánočních svátků
Culture and Identity

When Will You Return Home?

The text deals with the issue of Slovak migration, emphasizing that the departure of young people to other EU countries. It identifies two main types of emigrants: those who leave because of labor market problems, such as unemployment, and those who seek new experiences and skills. The article presents the stories of specific Slovaks living abroad who describe their experiences with job hunting, culture shock, language barriers, and even discrimination associated with their Eastern European origins.

Author: Dorota Suránová
Medium: Kapitál
Original title: Kedy sa vrátiš domov?
Global Social Transformations