Hungarian government cracks down on the queer community, but it fights back
What is life like for the queer community under an authoritarian regime? How do they fight for their rights and what role does the EU play? @Popagandagr followed four queer people in Budapest to find out: András Hodász, an ex-priest now a queer activist, Máté Hegedűs, a spokesperson at Budapest Pride, David Bedő, a MP […]
Inside Hungary’s Last Independent Radio Station
Klubradio is the last independent radio station in Hungary. After having its license revoked by the authorities, it continues to operate online, despite continuous pressure and lawsuits from the Orbàn government. Our partner @vdnews_ita went to Budapest to meet the journalists behind the station.
Disputing narratives: Romani journalists resisting in Hungary
The Roma people have historically been persecuted throughout the world. In Hungary, despite being the largest minority, they have been subject to segregation and criminalization, with the backdrop of the rising far-right and the normalisation of hate speech. But the Roma, increasingly organized, are resisting this history of stigmatization. @elsaltotv went to Budapest to tell […]
The Polish artist who uses embroidery as a form of protest
After the recent elections, Poland is experiencing a stalemate in terms of the recognition of rights. Monika Drozynska is part of a generation of artists trying to use entertainment as a means of making art in a political way. Drozynska embroiders train headrests with political slogans in various languages, including Braille. For her, fun is […]
Trans people in Greece: a question of survival
In February 2024, Greece approved same-sex marriage, a measure that gives these couples the same rights as heterosexual couples. The text contains sparse mentions of the rights of trans people, who have since 2017 had the right to have their gender identity recognized. However, no other steps have been taken to recognize their rights, while […]
France makes right to abortion a constitutional right. What next?
France is the second, after Slovenia, country in the world to guarantee the right to abortion in its constitution. Abortion has been legal in the country since 1975, but after the United States Supreme Court in 2022 overturned the 50-year-old right to procedure, it has been decided that this fundamental right needs better protection. But […]
In Louise’s Eyes
This is the story of Louise, a young athlete from Stockholm, and her struggle to build a career despite her visual impairment and qualify for the Paralympic Games in Paris. For @erebmedia Amelie Reichmuth and Kristoffer Hellman followed Louise for a day in Stockholm.
Ballroom in Athens: a safe haven for Greece’s queer community
In February 2024, Greece made history by becoming the first Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage. Still, many activists continue to describe the country as very conservative, LGBTQI-phobic, and sexist. Greek society remains divided on parenthood and the recognition of transgender identities, and the few rights gained on paper do not reflect the reality, amidst […]
Violence against women: From Warsaw to Athens
In Poland, 25-year-old Liza from Belarus died after being attacked and raped in March 2024. This brutal crime took place throughout the centre of Warsaw. The event shocked the entire country, but rape culture, just like all over Europe, is alive and well there. Journalists from @KrytykaPolitycznaTV went to Athens in Greece, a country where […]
Hungary: Landscape after the scandal
On February 16th Budapest witnessed some of the biggest protests against the Fidesz government in many years, triggered by a scandal surrounding politicians covering sexual abuse of minors. Three weeks after the protests @KrytykaPolitycznaTV went to Budapest to find out if and how the ‘pardon scandal’ affected Hungarian politics. This shortdoc is part of our […]