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We Europeans are passive, selfish, spoiled.
Slovenia🏛️ Politics19 hr. ago

We Europeans are passive, selfish, spoiled.

In an interview published in the summer special edition of Mladina, theater director Mateja Koležnik discusses European society's current state, criticizing Europeans as passive, self-centered, fragmented, and overly confident in their superiority. She argues that democracy, fundamental human rights, and freedoms were hard-won through sacrifice by previous generations and warns that the time may come when Europeans must reconsider what they are willing to fight for. Koležnik highlights a cultural tendency in Slovenia to complain informally, often in cafes, but remain silent in situations where meaningful action could occur. The interview is part of a broader feature in the magazine featuring conversations with various notable figures.

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We Europeans are passive, selfish, spoiled.

In an interview published in the summer special edition of Mladina, theater director Mateja Koležnik discusses European society's current state, criticizing Europeans as passive, self-centered, fragmented, and overly confident in their superiority. She argues that democracy, fundamental human rights, and freedoms were hard-won through sacrifice by previous generations and warns that the time may come when Europeans must reconsider what they are willing to fight for. Koležnik highlights a cultural tendency in Slovenia to complain informally, often in cafes, but remain silent in situations where meaningful action could occur. The interview is part of a broader feature in the magazine featuring conversations with various notable figures.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a critical perspective on European society and democratic values without overtly favoring any specific political ideology. It includes direct quotes from the interviewee expressing concerns about societal complacency and the erosion of democratic principles, but does not frame,赞

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