Moldova, Georgia: two territories in Moscow’s crosshairs

outgoing pro EU president Maia Sandu in the lead after counting

In the midst of the war in Ukraine, two former Soviet republics were called to the polls over the past two weeks. On Sunday (November 3, 2024), pro-European President Maia Sandu won in Moldova. But in Georgia, the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party is still facing criticism for rigging after its victory. Two countries, two intersecting destinies, whose territories are partially occupied by Moscow. These are called frozen conflicts. (Rebroadcast)

Georgia, a country occupied by Russia

In Georgia, the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are occupied by Russia. It’s 20% of the territory… Along the occupation line, life follows its course between worry and feeling of abandonment, This is the report by Robin Dussenne.

“Cultural strike”, a Slovak movement launched by artists.

An area in which the national-populist government of Robert Fico is sparing no effort. Artistic projects must be handpicked by the authorities, but the world of culture intends to defend itself. Report fromAlexis Rosenzweig in Bratislava.

Teaching secularism in France

Four years after the murder of Professor Samuel Paty, the trial of the terrorist’s accomplices was held in France. How to continue teaching secularism after the trauma? Report from Laurence Théault.

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