Recent articles
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The Integration of the Eastern Partnership Countries’ Digital Markets into the EU Digital Single Market
(Volume 21, Issue 2)Abstract The aim of the article is to analyse the motives for integrating the digital markets of the Eastern Partnership countries into the EU Digital Single Market, as well as the challenges and opportunities that this integration creates. The EU Roadmap ‘Digital Compass 2030’, i.e. the Union’s strategic goals for Europe’s digital sovereignty, was highlighted. The position of each of the recipient countries of the EaP in the digitalisation indices was represented. The issues and prospects of...
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EU Energy Transformation and Diversification: Energy Security in the Context of Geopolitical Changes
(Volume 21, Issue 2)Abstract The presented topic deals with the transformation and diversification of the EU energy sector. Energy security is examined in the context of geopolitical changes and viewed through the lens of the interdependence between the EU and Russia in the import and export of fossil fuels. The topic is studied on the demand side and on the supply side. The political element plays a fundamental role in the territorial structure of energy flows. The descriptive analysis employed two case studies,...
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Building Resilience Against Populism: The Crucial Role of Education in Promoting Human Dignity
(Volume 21, Issue 2)Abstract In an era marked by the rise of populist movements, this article examines the role of education in reducing the effects of this phenomenon, particularly their often-detrimental impact on the concept of human dignity. The study investigates the ways incorporating 'education on human dignity' in the curricular activities can help counterbalance the divisive and sometimes dehumanising rhetoric of populism. The findings of the article point to the importance of education as a...
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Possibilities of Implementing an E‑Voting System in Ukraine
(Volume 21, Issue 2)Abstract There are constant risks and threats to fair elections against the background of the current crisis of democratic civic engagement and the global pursuit of convenience in the digital age. The political and institutional context in Ukraine, including wartime displacement, occupation of territories and a large diaspora abroad, requires innovative digital tools to ensure that all eligible voters can participate in elections. Therefore, the article aims to analyse the adherence to the...
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The Advantage of Incumbency among Czech Mayors: Analysis of Election Results in the 128 Largest Cities in the Czech Republic
(Volume 21, Issue 2)Abstract The incumbency effect, where incumbents have a higher likelihood of electoral success, is a well‑documented phenomenon globally but remains under‑researched in the Czech Republic. This article investigates whether and to what extent the incumbency effect is present among Czech mayors. Using a dataset of the 128 largest Czech cities by population (excluding Prague) and covering elections between 2002 and 2022, the study analyses the success of incumbent mayors in retaining their...
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This is Not an Arena for Party Leaders: Presidential Elections in the Third Republic of Poland
(Volume 21, Issue 2)Abstract Next to parliamentary elections, presidential elections in Poland are regarded as the key arena of political competition in Poland. On the one hand, the specific nature of the political system dictates that the significant, albeit negative, role of the head of state in shaping the law and the President's relatively broad prerogatives regarding the conduct of public business as compared to the standards of the parliamentary-cabinet system should be pointed out. On the other hand, the...