The transformation in Central and Eastern Europe is the most impressive social experiment at the end of our century. New actors and social structures take the lead in complex and complicated processes.
Individuals have to change basic attitudes and patterns of behaviour.
Institutions and societies have to adapt to a new situation of open borders and global trends. The changes in the region are profound, multidimensional and occur simultaneously. Nobody can be fully prepared to meet such challenges. The emerging private entrepreneurs have to learn the rules of market economy from the scratch. Professional politicians and people on the street alike learn the principles and procedures of democratic politics.