The reportage describes the pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin, which took place the day after the ceasefire in Gaza was declared. Despite the German chancellor's statement that there was no longer any reason to demonstrate, protesters expressed skepticism about the ceasefire agreement. The text also reflects the division of the German left on the issue of Palestine, with decolonial criticism leading to the emergence of new activist groups.
by Lucia Rončíková
first published by Kapitál under the title „Are we all terrorists?“ Reportáž z berlínskeho protestu United for Gaza
"For the homeland – always ready." Until recently, this fascist salute from the Croatian regime during World War II was just a phrase from my history textbooks. I never expected to encounter this equivalent of the Nazi "Sieg Heil" so frequently on the streets of the Croatian capital, or to face the growing fascism of local society during my visit to an anarchist squat in Zagreb.
by Jiří Šumný
first published by revue Prostor under the title Záhřebská utopie se nekoná. Jedinou možností je trpělivý každodenní vzdor
At around the age of 25, Mikuláš Minář found himself at the centre of political events by chance – until then, he had hardly been interested in politics. Nevertheless, he became one of the most recognisable faces of civil society protest in the post-communist era in the Czech Republic. How does it feel to carry the hopes and expectations of hundreds of thousands of people on your shoulders? And is it possible to maintain your own integrity while doing so?
by Ester Dobiášová
first published by Jádu under the title „Člověk si sám na záda nevidí“
Our reporter Tobiáš Wagner visited one of the occupied universities in Serbia. How does student self-government work? How are those in power responding to the long-term protests? And is the question really not whether the regime will fall, but when?
by Tobiáš Wagner
first published by revue Prostor under the title Reportáž ze srbských protestů: Anatomie protestu
An in-depth conversation with journalist and writer Ziemowit Szczerek, who reflects on why Serbia’s student movement gives hope for democratic change in Central Europe—and why their strategy has made them a true political force.
by Łukasz Słowiński with Ziemowit Szczerek
first published by KulturaLiberalna under the title Za studentami stanęli ludzie. Teraz trzeba się z nimi liczyć
For over eight months, students have protested daily in Serbia's major cities and reached out to rural communities, building solidarity and challenging a corrupt regime. These are the longest-running protests in the country's history—and a sign that a new generation refuses to accept authoritarianism.
by Łukasz Słowiński
first published by KulturaLiberalna under the title Młodzi Serbowie walczą z dyktaturą
Some experts agree with the protesting Serbs that it is not a question of whether the regime will fall, but when. Authoritarian President Aleksandar Vučić has no plans to step down, despite massive demonstrations. Some fear a Belarusian scenario, but so far we have not seen any images of the army in the streets. The ruling SNS party is stalling and, in an attempt to show its strength, has called a rally of supporters in Belgrade on 12 April.
by Tobiáš Wagner
first published by revue Prostor under the title Anatomie protestu II: „Tohle je poslední šance pro Srbsko“
Anti-government protests have been shaking Serbia for almost eight months now, and so far, they show no signs of losing momentum. After a demonstration in the capital, there were violent clashes with the police and arrests. Participants barricaded major transport routes in Belgrade and other cities and are demanding early elections. It all started with students who went on strike and have been blocking Serbian universities since autumn. How did protesting become the main focus of their lives?
by Tobiáš Wagner
first published by revue Prostor under the title Anatomie protestu I: Jak se studenti snaží změnit Srbsko
A report from Saturday's protest Prague is feminist, which blocked the path of the „Movement pro Life“ parade. An evaluation of the event and a short interview were provided by Amnesty International's Activism Coordinator Žaneta Sladká.
by Laura Vassileva
first published by revue Prostor under the title Reportáž z protestu Praha je feministická
Protests and opposition to the rule of current President Erdogan continue in Istanbul. How do local students, who have been at the forefront from the beginning, view the current situation?
by Laura Vassileva
first published by revue Prostor under the title Reportáž z protestů v Istanbulu (část 2.)
Israelis have been demonstrating against the current government and its efforts to weaken democratic institutions for more than three years. More and more demonstrators are also drawing attention to the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. The demonstrations in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other cities reflect growing public dissatisfaction with the ongoing conflict and express solidarity with Palestinian civilians.
first published by revue Prostor under the title Reportáž z protestů v Izraeli
The Hungarian parliament passed an amendment restricting the rights of LGBT+ people, with 140 MPs voting in favor and only 21 against. Opposition to the amendment has driven thousands of protesters into the streets of Budapest.
by Laura Vassileva and Tobiáš Wagner
first published by revue Prostor under the title Reportáž z protestů v Budapešti
For a month now, the streets, universities, public transport and consumer markets in Istanbul and other Turkish cities have been filled with acts of civil disobedience. Under the auspices of the Republican People's Party (CHP) and with the support of hundreds of thousands of people across generations and social classes, protests have erupted, which have not only a political charge but also an undertone of a deeper existential anxiety about the state of the republic.
by Laura Vassileva
first published by revue Prostor under the title Reportáž z protestů v Istanbulu (část 1.)
Third month of anti-government protests in Sakartvelo. The resistance is lasting longer than ever before, taking forms never seen in the past and has no single leader. At the same time, the protests are part of a process that has been going on for thirty years, a vicious circle of civil war, revolution, constantly disputed election results, disillusionment with loved leaders, the struggle against the oligarchy, and poorly met social needs. And Russia, which is exacerbating everything.
by Denis Vėjas and Sigita Vegytė
First published in NARA under the title Dar vienas protestas Sakartvele, dar vienas nusivylimas valdžia
Since the Georgian parliamentary elections in October 2024, which were overshadowed by accusations of manipulation, thousands of people have regularly taken to the streets, especially in the capital Tbilisi. In some cases, there has been massive police violence against demonstrators and journalists. Who are the protesters and what will help them not to give up? We talked to the activist Ana Sikhashvili, the journalist Aleksandre Keshelashvili and the trans woman Sani Morizstein.
by Sitara Thalia Ambrosio
first published in JÁDU under the title Kampf um die Demokratie in Georgien: „Das ist die letzte Chance“
The article reports on the ongoing student protests and blockades of faculties in Serbia. These actions were initiated by students in response to the tragic collapse of the shelter in Novi Sad and the long-standing dissatisfaction with the political situation under President Vucic.
by Vladimíra Dorčová Valtnerová
first published by Kapitál under the title Blokády fakúlt v Srbsku
The text describes the massive protests in Georgia after the parliamentary elections in October 2024, which the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party won. The text also includes the testimony of lawyer Gvantsy Danelia on the widespread fraud and violations of electoral rules.
by Salome Berdzenišvili
first published by Kapitál under the title Na ceste do Ruska: Zmanipulované voľby a zmarené sny
