Tuula Koponen follows the politics of Central Europe, but also writes about other countries. She spent several weeks in Greece while writing this article. Koponen has written for Suomen Kuvalehti and Diplomaatia. /2020
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01. Jul, 2020
The Coronavirus Pandemic Failed to Dampen the Greek Spirit, Giving it a Second Wind Instead
Greece’s struggles with the debt, migration and pandemic crises.
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24. Oct, 2018
“Hungary Will Not Change, Europe Must Change”
Viktor Orbán seems to be going beyond simple political change in Hungary
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23. May, 2018
Western Balkans: EU Promises Membership to Alleviate Tension
Russia and China have already gained a foothold in the Balkans without setting terms for cooperation. Is the EU too…
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16. Nov, 2017
Poland: From EU Model Student to Hungary-like Misfit
Poland’s new government has shaped the country after its own image in just a few years
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