Res Publica Nowa „Civil Society Renewal” (231)
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
THE CONDITION OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN CENTRAL EUROPE
The Necessary Renewal
The Origins of Anxiety Piotr Górski
Threats agasinst civil society, and its future in Central Europe
THE IDEA OF CIVIL SOCIETY
Self-government, Dignity, Solidarity – What Does the Polish Tradition Teach Us? – a conversation with professor Andrzej Mencwel
If you can establish by yourself, without harming others, but in cooperation with others, you need fewer formal arrangements and demands by authorities
THE SITUATION IN POLAND
Pressure from the Anti-Pluralism Movement Jakub Wygnański
Methods for shaping, protecting and cultivating an open society
The Beneficiaries of Civil Society Łukasz Domagała
The government’s new policy on civil society benefits the rulers
Beyond Formalised Structures Katarzyna Iwińska
Increasingly, citizens flee from institutionalised activities. This is a challenge for professionalising civil society and raising funds
The Golden Mean Dorota Pietrzyk-Reeves
Bottom-up initiatives need support, but not one that is based on developing a specific vision of civil society
Money and Standards – a conversation with Mateusz Halicki
Many non-governmental organisations function on an unhealthy, project-based model
THE SITUATION ACROSS CENTRAL EUROPE
Performing Different Roles Andrej Nosko
The lack of adequate representation from political parties espousing various, societal viewpoints means that this responsibility must be reluctantly taken up by civil society
Working in Their Dream Veronika Móra
If you don’t follow Viktor Orbán’s plan – assuming good relations with the authorities as well as with the Church – you can not ensure a stable and functioning organisation
Do Not Go This Way Juraj Rizman
There is a fear in Slovakia that the authorities will apply measures to non-governmental organisations similar to those in Hungary and Poland
RECOMMENDATION
Civil Society in the Digital Era
DATA SET
Social Activity of the New Generation