Skip to main content
Access provided by

Soňa Muzikárová

Soňa Muzikárová

5 commentaries

Soňa Muzikárová, a political economist focused on Central and Eastern Europe and a research fellow at the European University Institute, is a former economist at the European Central Bank, a former diplomat at the OECD, and a former senior adviser to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic.

Sort by: Show:
  1. Eastern Europe Needs a New Immigration Narrative
    muzikarova5_Matt CardyGetty Images_hungaryimmigration Matt Cardy/Getty Images

    Eastern Europe Needs a New Immigration Narrative

    Mar 20, 2024 Soňa Muzikárová notes that populist leaders are exploiting voters' anxiety about newcomers even as they seek foreign workers.

  2. Europe’s Chance to Finish Off Illiberal Democracy
    muzikarova4_LUDOVIC MARINAFP via Getty Images_fico orban LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images

    Europe’s Chance to Finish Off Illiberal Democracy

    Nov 21, 2023 Soňa Muzikárová urges EU policymakers to leverage the bloc’s financial power to weaken authoritarian governments.

  3. Greening Eastern Europe’s Growth Engines
    muzikarova3_EDUARD GENSEREKAFP via Getty Images_slovakiacar Eduard Genserek/AFP via Getty Images

    Greening Eastern Europe’s Growth Engines

    May 9, 2023 Soňa Muzikárová explains why the region's residents and political leaders have been so slow to embrace the climate transition.

  4. Poland’s Ukrainian Rehabilitation
    muzikarova2_ Beata ZawrzelNurPhoto via Getty Images_poland eu nato Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    Poland’s Ukrainian Rehabilitation

    Feb 20, 2023 Soňa Muzikárová explains what it will take for the country to preserve and increase its newfound influence in Europe.

  5. A Bottom-Up Approach to Education Reform
    beblavy1_FREDERIC J. BROWNAFP via Getty Images_school reform FREDERIC J. BROWNAFP via Getty Images

    A Bottom-Up Approach to Education Reform

    Oct 26, 2021 Miroslav Beblavý & Soňa Muzikárová show how grassroots initiatives can jump-start necessary changes in educational systems.

  1. tharoor190_R. SATISH BABUAFP via Getty Images_india elections R. SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images
    0

    Might Modi Lose?

    Shashi Tharoor predicts that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will perform worse than expected in India’s general election.
  2. sierakowski108_Steffen KuglerBundesregierung via Getty Images_tuskscholzmacron Steffen Kugler/Bundesregierung via Getty Images
    0

    The European Union’s New Triumvirate

    Sławomir Sierakowski sees France, Germany, and Poland setting a new strategic course for the bloc.
  3. bardhan12_ TAUSEEF MUSTAFAAFP via Getty Images_bjp TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP via Getty Images
    0

    The Popular Decimation of India’s Democracy

    Pranab Bardhan examines the shrewd tactics and false narratives that underpin broad support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  4. posner32_Getty Images_contract Getty Images
    0

    Why Non-Compete Clauses Should Be Banned

    Eric Posner explains why the arguments in favor of legally binding employees to firms ultimately fall flat.
  5. op_drchowdhury1_ IDREES MOHAMMEDAFP via Getty Images_modiindiaelection Idrees Mohammed/AFP via Getty Images
    2

    India’s Despotic Election

    Debasish Roy Chowdhury

    For the past decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been eroding civil liberties and minority rights, curtailing dissent, undermining democratic institutions, and building a cult of personality. The ongoing national election must be understood in this context.

     explains how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has eroded democratic safeguards and stacked the deck in his favor.
  6. klee19_Gerhard JorenLightRocket via Getty Images_hyundaimanufacturing Gerhard Joren/LightRocket via Getty Images
    0

    What Fiscally Sound Industrial Policy Can Do

    Keun Lee highlights three tools that can support domestic-market growth and development without breaking the bank.
  7. boskin94_Elijah NouvelageGetty Images_voting ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images
    0

    Why Voters Are Unhappy About the Biden Economy

    Michael J. Boskin explains why Americans do not share the White House’s rosy assessment of its economic track record.
  8. ginsberg1_Tayfun CoskunAnadolu Agency via Getty Images_january6journalistviolence Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
    0

    Our Freedoms Depend on Press Freedom

    Jodie Ginsberg warns that the increased targeting of journalists and the media is a key indicator of democratic erosion.
  9. balasegaram2_JOHN WESSELSAFP via Getty Images_africaflood John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images
    0

    Climate Change Is a Worse Health Threat Than We Think

    Manica Balasegaram warns that the world is underestimating the extent to which global warming will fuel antimicrobial resistance.

Edit Newsletter Preferences

Set up Notification

To receive email updates regarding this {entity_type}, please enter your email below.

If you are not already registered, this will create a PS account for you. You should receive an activation email shortly.