Lika Kobeshavidze

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Lika Kobeshavidze

Gen Z’s rage should be against cronyism, not capitalism. 5/29/2025Updated: 5/29/2025CommentaryAcross college campuses, on TikTok feeds, and in everyday conversations, a familiar narrative is gaining steam: capitalism is broken. Lika Kobeshavidze is a Georgian political writer, analytical journalist, and fellow with Young Voices Europe, specializing in EU policy and regional security in Europe. She is currently based in Lund, Sweden, pursuing advanced studies in European Studies.

3 weeks ago | fee.org | Lika Kobeshavidze

Gen Z’s rage should be against cronyism, not capitalism. Across college campuses, on TikTok feeds, and in everyday conversations, a familiar narrative is gaining steam: capitalism is broken. Rising rents and stagnant wages fuel the claim among some young people that free markets have failed an entire generation. According to a 2024 poll by the Institute of Economic Affairs, more than 60% of young Britons now view socialism favorably.

3 weeks ago | commentcentral.co.uk | Lika Kobeshavidze

But the harm has been done. Students, including Janashia’s own children, have reportedly faced humiliation and harassment under the new administration. Georgia’s school inspectorate is investigating. And yet, the legal complexity of the case — alleged breach of contract, deceit, conspiracy — is only half the story. What makes this case especially urgent is its geopolitical backdrop.

1 month ago | emerging-europe.com | Lika Kobeshavidze

If policymakers are serious about reducing smoking and improving public health, they need to recognise a basic truth: raising taxes without enforcing the law is a losing strategy. The European Union says it wants to reduce smoking. That’s a commendable goal. But its current plan to raise taxes on tobacco and nicotine products might end up doing more harm than good.

1 month ago | europinion.uk | Lika Kobeshavidze

The road to a new era of border management has been anything but smooth for Europe. Following numerous delays, the EU’s planned Entry/Exit System (EES) for travellers outside the Schengen Area has been postponed once again, raising concerns about the EU's readiness to enhance border security whilst maintaining the seamless travel for citizens and visitors granted by the EU’s vaunted commitment to freedom of movement.