Explore feed test could cause political consequences in Serbia
The changes that the Facebook company introduced to the social network it controls might have political consequences.
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Housing Policy in Serbia – From Privatization to Eviction
Evictions are an increasing threat to indebted citizens of Serbia. Thus they are marking the final phase of the transformation strategy which led to the privatization of Serbian housing fund.
Serbian Countryside Struggling to Survive
The eligibility criteria for the public farm lease tender demonstrate a sincere desire of the government to please profit making interest of the large companies. Small independent farmers find it increasingly difficult to survive under the pressure put on by their competitors, which leads to further deterioration of the living conditions in the countryside.
I am a Socialist: An Interview with Leo Panitch
The devastating crisis, globalized in 2008, shook the ruins of the left’s tradition. Its chipped elements start to configure into new wholes. This would not be possible without the numerous communities, social movements and individuals who did not stop to dream the real utopia of solidarity, freedom and equality, and acted with the aim to … Read more
Social Transformation Needs an Open End
Dario Azzelini is a theoretician and political activist splitting time between Berlin and Caracas. He recently stayed in Belgrade to participate in the conference “Let’s bring socialism back into the game“. That gave us an opportunity to talk about different topics he addresses in his work – ranging from the question of Maduro’s election loss, … Read more
Working for GEOX in the 21° century – The case of Serbia
The video “Working for GEOX in the XXI century — the Serbian case” brings testimonies of workers about their experience working for the company and its consequences. On the working conditions in the GEOX factory in Vranje you can read our article here, and the report conducted by the campaign “Abiti Puliti” and the initiative … Read more
The True Cost of Our Shoes
“Abiti Puliti” campaign and the “Change your shoes” initiative published a report based on research of production strategies of three world-renowned shoemaking brands: Tod’s, Geox and Prada. The report titled “The True Cost of Our Shoes” presents a detailed insight into functionality of production and distribution chains of luxurious brands, at whose one end is an expensive … Read more
Yugoslavia was an attempt to deal with its peripheral situation
Joachim Becker, professor of Economics and Business at Vienna University and deputy head of the Institute for International Economics and Development, was a guest of the conference Social Justice: New Perspectives, New Horizons in Belgrade. Becker’s research interests include development economics, theory of the state, regional integration and disintegration, Mercosur, Turkey, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. … Read more