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EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 1H 50M

Frontlines of Democracy: what should we learn from the protests in Serbia, Georgia and Croatia?

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Citizens in Serbia, Georgia, and Croatia are rising up against corruption, abuse of power, and the erosion of the rule of law. Governments are cracking down on journalists, activists, and students, but resistance is growing – both on the streets and online. How can Europe support this fight for democracy?These protests are not isolated – at Europe’s borders, the continent’s core values are being defended. As censorship and repression increase, demonstrators are finding new ways to make their voices heard. What connects these movements? How do they endure? And most importantly, what can we learn from them?In cooperation with International Foundation GroenLinks. The International Foundation GroenLinks, abbreviated as IFG, is the foundation designated by GroenLinks as a subsidiary institution to engage in democratization work abroad.Check out the privacy notice on https://art19.com/privacy and the privacy statement of California on https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Citizens in Serbia, Georgia, and Croatia are rising up against corruption, abuse of power, and the erosion of the rule of law. Governments are cracking down on journalists, activists, and students, but resistance is growing – both on the streets and online. How can Europe support this fight for democracy?

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