Mr. Traykov, I am writing you this letter because I am desperate. As a young politically engaged person who shares "right-wing" beliefs, I cannot help but be deeply disappointed by the state of the political scene in Bulgaria. That is precisely why I initially intended to vote for you, because in these elections you are presented as ...
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Comments: Who won the second US presidential debates?
We have collected the comments and first impressions of various EKIP authors regarding last night's debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The compilation will be supplemented throughout the day. Dimitar Karagegov: In the first part of the debate, Trump was tragic and I started writing about how much he failed. However, the second part, I think, was …
More »Mandatory 50% domestic goods in supermarkets – harmful and expensive for everyone
Unfortunately, over 25 years after the start of the transition from a planned to a market economy, Bulgarian politicians have still not been able to understand how it works and what are the appropriate measures to stimulate sustainable economic growth. In recent weeks, rumors have emerged in the public space that the government is on its way …
More »The Libertarian Dilemma on Abortion
The case of the total ban on abortion in Poland and the mass protest of women around the world #BlackMonday has reawakened the debate about women's rights over the fetus they carry. The article aims to show the libertarian view on this very sensitive topic. There are disputes in society that at first glance seem eternal ...
More »Ayn Rand and the moral defense of capitalism
The article is part of a series of publications dedicated to the fourth annual conference of European Students For Liberty, which will be held on 22.10 at 9 am at the Ramada Hotel in Sofia. For more information and free registration, see the official Facebook event. AUTHOR: SILVIA YONKOVA There is hardly another name among the supporters …
More »Independence…my ass
Yes. This is one of those articles that says again that ours is not independence at all. And… that today we are celebrating a hollow holiday. So if today you are in the mood to wave tricolor flags, drink brandy and get pumped up, cursing Syrians, Russians, gayrope, the international situation, the Great Powers, Ottoman enslavers, etc., …
More »Private justice - myth or reality?
The article is part of a series of publications dedicated to the fourth annual conference of European Students For Liberty, which will be held on 22.10 at 9 am at the Ramada Hotel in Sofia. For more information and free registration, see the official Facebook event. In the field of social sciences and specifically economics, …
More »Legalization of cannabis around the world and in our country – in 2016
The year is not over yet, but in politics almost nothing happens overnight, especially when it comes to serious and large-scale reforms, such as the legalization of cannabis. Let's take a look at what is happening around the globe with the prohibition of this much-discussed plant. …
More »The Ombudsman against the interests of the majority: Private Enforcement Agents and "their" cases
Private enforcement agents (PEAs) are even ahead of banks on Ms. Manolova’s list of enemies.[i] A closer look at her arguments reveals that “PEAs” are blamed for fees and procedures that are neither their fault nor their income, but are often one of the few options for debt collection. …
More »Under the yoke of rights?
Rights are one of the most crucial political concepts in the modern world. They are the expression of Enlightenment humanism and often serve as the moral foundation of Western society. But is it possible for certain rights to be detrimental to the individual? Is it possible for a concept designed to guarantee freedom to lead to tyranny? This, …
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