Short vita
Barbora Krempaska joined the Prague office in September 2022. She studied a double Bachelor's degree and a double Master's degree at the Charles University in Prague in the cooperation with the University of Regensburg and the Pedagogical University in Cracow. While studying German and Central European Studies in Prague, she worked as a secretary and project coordinator at the university. Before joining the Prague team, she completed an internship at the German Bundestag as part of an international programme: Internationales Parlaments-Stipendium des Deutschen Bundestages. Barbora is fluent in English, German, Polish and Slovak.
Contributions
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On the Path to Illiberal Democracy?
One year after Robert Fico's election, there is a trend towards illiberal democracy in Slovakia. He is centralizing power with pro-Russian, authoritarian policies, which reminds critics of Hungary and Poland.
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The pro-European majority successfully counters the attack from the right
The 2024 European elections were characterised by a high voter turnout and intense political debates. Despite the rise of extreme right-wing and left-wing parties, the political centre was able to maintain its position. This ensures the continuation of European integration, the protection of democratic values and increased defence cooperation. A clear signal to the world: the EU remains a stable and unified force.
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Fateful Elections in Slovakia: Will the Divided Country Break Away From the European Family?
Presidential elections in Slovakia: after none of the candidates achieved the required absolute majority in the first round on 23 March, the two best-placed candidates, government-backed Peter Pellegrini and opposition candidate Ivan Korčok, will go into the run-off at the beginning of April. If Pellegrini wins, Moscow will have another bridgehead in the EU.
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Victory for Democracy in Poland
The fateful elections in Poland on 15 October marked a historic turning point. The long queues in front of the polling stations showed that the citizens longed for change. The national-conservative PiS suffered heavy losses and the pro-European opposition gained force. A new government coalition of KO, Third Way and the left-wing party Nowa Lewica could put the country back on a European course. Despite the challenges, there is hope for a new, democratic and united Poland.
