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Open Society Initiative for Europe
We seek to empower Europeans and their civil society organizations to reinforce and reclaim their central role in European democracies.
The Open Society Initiative for Europe aims to contribute to more vibrant and legitimate democracies in the European Union by working with a wide range of civil society actors and strengthening less central voices.
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Trouble in Paradise? What the Riots Mean for Sweden
May 28, 2013 | by Tobias Hubinette | 22 comments

Since May 20, the media, both in and out of Sweden, has been dominated by riots taking place in the suburbs of Stockholm. Why has this happened, and what does it mean for Swedish society and politics?

Why Italy Needs a Proper Freedom of Information Law
May 22, 2013 | by Guido Romeo | 1 comments

When it comes to access to information (the public’s right to obtain and use information), Italy’s institutions are in a dire state, according to a new study.

Slavery and Reparation in France
May 9, 2013 | by Debora Guidetti, Clara Grosset

Slavery has been recognized as a crime against humanity. Shouldn’t the descendants of those subjected to slavery receive reparations?

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