VLADAN LAUSEVIC In January, media worldwide has been reporting the case of the superstar tennis player Novak “Nole” Djokovic. To make a long story short, Djokovic is against Covid-19 vaccination, he was initially denied entry to Australia for competition, then
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What we should focus on in Djokovic’s case
Cannapride world wide
Recently, the word cannabis has been making many headlines worldwide. One of the main reasons is the current development in the EU, where three states are legalizing cannabis for recreational use – Malta, Luxemburg, and Germany. This means, among other things, that cannabis is getting legalized in 3 of 27 EU-member states that together have more than 80 million residents, equal to almost 20% of the EU:s total population.
Read moreAnti-Corruption Day
The 9th of December is international anti-corruption day. The 2021 International Anti-Corruption Day seeks to highlight the rights and responsibilities of everyone – including States, government officials, civil servants, law enforcement officers, media representatives, the private sector, civil society, academia, the public, and youth – in tackling corruption.
Read moreAthens as an “illiberal democracy” – populist governance during antiquity
By Vladan Lausevic
Something many people can recognise from history lessons in primary schools: The case of Athens as a democratic city-state is recognised as the first institutionalised democracy in human history.
However, Athens was also an example of a populist government without ruleoflaw and human rights.
What are the similarities and differences when compared to modern liberal/constitutional democracies as in the EU ?
Read moreLibertarianism and markets – morality, workers and privatisation
by Vladan Lausevic
It is common to think that libertarians and classical liberals are “market fundamentalists” in the sense of supporting the ideal of totally free and unregulated markets and economy.
However, in reality things are more complicated and liquid. Find out more how a modern libertarian can act regarding market, economy and privatisation
Read moreRe-election time in Sweden – a possible democratic gamechanger?
by Vladan Lausevic
One of the main political developments in Sweden at the moment is the upcoming process of re-election. The governing green-left coalition, consisting of the Social-Democratic Party and Green Party with indirect support from the Liberal Party and Center Party, has lost the no-confidence vote.
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