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Sławomir Sierakowski

Sławomir Sierakowski

Writing for PS since 2015
117 commentaries
3 videos & podcasts

Sławomir Sierakowski, Founder of the Krytyka Polityczna movement, is a Mercator senior fellow. 

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  1. Has Angela Merkel No Shame?
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    Has Angela Merkel No Shame?

    Nov 28, 2024 Sławomir Sierakowski marvels at the former German chancellor’s denial of her own role in Europe’s current malaise.

  2. Could Trump Be Good for Europe?
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    Could Trump Be Good for Europe?

    Nov 11, 2024 Sławomir Sierakowski thinks the coming change in US leadership could be the shock that the European Union needs.

  3. Polish Democracy’s Winter of Discontent
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    Polish Democracy’s Winter of Discontent

    Oct 25, 2024 Sławomir Sierakowski explains why enthusiasm for the country’s ruling coalition has waned over the past year.

  4. The Real Winners of the European Election
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    The Real Winners of the European Election

    Jun 11, 2024 Sławomir Sierakowski considers who is in the strongest position after a far-right wave failed to materialize.

  5. No Quiet for Europe on the Eastern Front
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    No Quiet for Europe on the Eastern Front

    Jun 4, 2024 Sławomir Sierakowski explains how Poland, Finland, and the Baltic countries are preparing for a potential war with Russia.

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    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian

    In 2024, global geopolitics and national politics have undergone considerable upheaval, and the world economy has both significant weaknesses, including Europe and China, and notable bright spots, especially the US. In the coming year, the range of possible outcomes will broaden further.

    offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.
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    Good Growth Requires Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

    Mariana Mazzucato worries that a recently unveiled industrial strategy is not structured properly.
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    American Idiots

    J. Bradford DeLong considers the implications of Donald Trump and friends' effort to orchestrate an unnecessary government shutdown.
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    Putin’s Setbacks Are Cold Comfort for Europe

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Russia's loss in Syria and Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House.
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    Gender Apartheid Is a Crime Against Humanity

    Gordon Brown urges global policymakers to address the Afghan regime’s egregious violations of women and girls' rights.
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    The US Economy’s Trust Deficit

    Michael Spence considers the causes and consequences of Americans’ declining faith in media and government.

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