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Tens of thousands of Serbs, Romanians, and Turks have taken to the streets to challenge their governments. What are they demanding? Know more here: https://displayeurope.eu/preview/eayv35tdkbfpar3enyr7yoje37k-southeast-europe-is-heating-up-large-protests-threaten-governments-in-serbia-romania-and-turkey/ #serbia #turkey #romania #bksy #media #news #international

If #Trump and his cronies start breaking signed agreements and their own rules of the game, trust in them will be in ruins. Read the latest by Krytyka Polityczna on Display Europe: https://displayeurope.eu/preview/eaywdojbuzvzarilbjlky66ijzo-wojcik-on-trumps-inauguration-will-the-offended-hegemon-abandon-europe/
#inauguration #uspol #news

The #Oxford English Dictionary’s word of 2024 is “brain-rot” to describe our relationship with social media and its impact on psychology. This article explores the multifaceted effect of #socialmedia, arguing that contrary to popular belief, social media is not solely responsible for psychological issues in young people and broader societal factors are at play.
Read more: https://buff.ly/3DVJj5y

Announcement 📢 We are joining the #HelloQuitX campaign, and leaving X as of today. You can find us on Bluesky at https://displayeurope.bsky.social.

#January20 #helloquitx #socialmedia #greattwitterwalkout

Literary historian Tomasz Zukowski provides an eye-opening perspective on how modern #neoliberal #capitalism moulds our personalities, drawing insights from the book Invulnerables e Invertebrados by Lola López Mondéjar. It suggests that today’s social and #economic systems push us towards being emotionally detached, overly adaptable to the point of losing our backbone, and focused on consumption and shallow connections. Know more here: https://buff.ly/3PDmiH8

Literary historian Tomasz Zukowski provides an eye-opening perspective on how modern #neoliberal #capitalism moulds our personalities, drawing insights from the book Invulnerables e Invertebrados by Lola López Mondéjar. It suggests that today’s social and #economic systems push us towards being emotionally detached, overly adaptable to the point of losing our backbone, and focused on consumption and shallow connections. Know more here: https://buff.ly/3PDmiH8

A rare protest was held by #British #farmers against proposed changes to inheritance tax relief. They even brought their kids, riding on toy tractors to prove a point despite there being confusion about numbers and which farmers are actually liable to pay the tax. The main issue here is how land ownership is skewed in favour of the rich—40% of farmland was bought by investors in 2023, not actual farmers. Read more: https://buff.ly/40fvEhi

The past year has left no illusions. Political decision-makers and most of the #European public want to rid Europe of #refugees - regardless of the consequences and even at the cost of the human rights on which the #EuropeanUnion has grown. Read the latest story by Krytyka Polityczna, 'A Year of Sealing Fortress Europe': https://buff.ly/3ZTk1MS

The latest story from Krytyka Polityczna features activists from the #LastGeneration to provide space for them to present their arguments and reach those who don't always understand the motivations behind the roadblocks and demands they raise. Know more here: https://buff.ly/4gqDHOZ

Is mass tourism suffocating #Europe? Check out this top story of 2024 from our editors. When #tourists swarm cities across Europe for new experiences, they sometimes make those places unlivable. Guests on this episode of Standard Time explain over-tourism and offer insightful recommendations on how to tackle this problem. Watch here: https://buff.ly/3ZPF0Qz

Another top pick from our editors for 2024 is this interview with Svetlana #Tikhanouska, the exiled leader of #Belarus's opposition. She makes it clear that the fight for a free #Belarus is still ongoing and stresses the need for unity among democratic forces and ongoing international support. Read here: https://buff.ly/3ZNC7zt

The struggle for freedom this year has also put a new perspective on the meaning of ‘home’ when there is no respite from an ongoing fight. In this interview by Krytyka Polityczna, Natalia Puzhailo, the deputy mayor of #Kurakhove in the #Donetsk region, discusses the city's challenges amid ongoing conflict and the hope for rebuilding the city. Read more: https://buff.ly/49LJcFk

This top pick of 2024 explores the rise in the #farright in #Europe, which goes against the achievements of #feminism, as Voxeurop explored. It called for vigilance against the far right’s appropriation of feminist language, which ultimately leads to more harm in gender equality. Read the story here: https://buff.ly/4gJuQYC

Another top pick for 2024 is this piece by Eurozine, which looks at authoritarianism as more than just a political trend. Author Martin Bright highlights how leaders have undermined cultural and media institutions and he warns that such actions inflict deep, lasting damage on democratic institutions. Read more: https://buff.ly/4gv6x0H

This week, we will share the top 2024 stories the Display Europe editorial team chose. Starting off with this Standard Time episode that asks: where has all the money gone? #corruption is estimated to cost the #EU between €179-990 billion a year. Watch here: https://buff.ly/4gsw1vQ

#Migration in #Europe: Planning for tomorrow's crises

Migration was the hot topic of 2024. It may very well remain so in 2025. We are at a decisive juncture: what will be the migration policy of tomorrow's Europe? Read the latest on Voxeurop.
https://buff.ly/3BBHLgg

On the past, present and future of #Kurdistan: rethinking power structures; statelessness in a world of states; and Kurdistan as a war laboratory. Read our story on Glänta’s recent issue that reflects on historic and present Kurdish identity. https://buff.ly/3OXKR13

What do Einstein, Freddy Mercury and Superman have in common? migration. But what about
#Europe today? The new epi of Standard Time by @eurozine unpacks integration, #rightwing politics & what it means to belong in a globalized world. https://buff.ly/4iCCmX4

🚨 Apply now for the new grant programme by @journalismfund and @IMSforfreemedia 'Pluralistic Media for Democracy'.

€1.400.000 financial support to local and regional outlets, community media, investigative journalism, and public interest news organisations that operate in "news deserts" or areas experiencing strained media pluralism. Apply here: https://buff.ly/3Bg56UB #journojobs #applynow

🎰 Gambling: A "Poverty Tax" That Fuels Media and Politics. From flashy casinos to online betting apps, gambling profits come at a steep cost for society's most vulnerable. 💸 But did you know it also bankrolls media outlets and lobbies in some countries? https://displayeurope.eu/preview/eayt32emur4eqrbchwim2ki4iie-betting-online-casinos-and-gambling-a-poverty-tax-that-funds-the-media-and-lobbies/

A year has passed since the landmark Trans Law took effect, marking an important moment for the transgender community in Spain.

Despite the ongoing stigma, the message from the community is clear and powerful:

"We are normal people doing normal things.

This law has been a beacon of hope, providing much-needed recognition and rights, yet the journey towards acceptance and understanding continues.

https://displayeurope.eu/article/one-year-of-the-trans-law-there-is-a-lot-of-stigma-but-in-the-end-we-are-normal-people-doing-normal-things/

🖤 Alexei Navalny: A name that will be etched in history as a symbol of unwavering resistance.

His demise is a poignant reminder that the fight for democratic principles comes at a high cost.

May his legacy be a beacon for future generations.

#Navalny #Resist #Russia

https://displayeurope.eu/article/vladimir-putin-wipes-competition-out/

🔍 A close look at the Canary Islands reveals more than just scenic beauty - it shows over 5,065 unaccompanied minors under local care, a testament to both human resilience and the need for collective action.

https://displayeurope.eu/article/the-funnel-of-the-reception-of-unaccompanied-minors-in-the-canary-islands-the-state-has-to-react/

#DisplayEurope #HumanRights