Citizens in Serbia, Georgia, and Croatia are rising up against corruption, abuse of power, and the erosion of the rule of law. Governments are cracking down on journalists, activists, and students, but resistance is growing – both on the streets and online.

These protests are not isolated – at Europe’s borders, the continent’s core values are being defended. As censorship and repression increase, demonstrators are finding new ways to make their voices heard. What connects these movements? How do they endure? And most importantly, what can we learn from them?