Natasha Srdoc: Reflecting on the Olympics and the Significance of Raising the Torch of Liberty

author: Nataša Srdoč, Chairman, Adriatic Institute for Public Policy

We congratulate individual athletes, family members and their coaches from Croatia who sacrificed much over the last four years to compete in the London 2012 Olympics! We convey our admiration and respect for all the athletes in the Adriatic region and beyond. The individual stories of triumph and losses will be remembered by us all and the games itself will inspire a new generation.

A competitive arena where the rules of the game are upheld rewards the rise of the best. Competition brings out the best - and meritocracy reigns supreme.

For Croatia and much of the region, establishing clear rules of the game - the rule of law and protection of property rights - will benefit all the citizens. Competition on structural reforms and free market reforms in the countries of the region will reward the best. Real competition in the business environment and eliminating the government’s role in picking winners and losers should be demanded by its law-abiding citizens.

Libertas: inextinguishable flame of freedom

For those of us waging the war of ideas for a brighter Croatia and the Adriatic region are dedicated to raising liberty’s torch which inspires individuals to call for real freedom and the establishment of the rule of law and protection of property rights. Importantly, the torch of liberty sheds light on the problems we face; and, we continue in our efforts to advancing the urgency for accountability and transparency of government structures so that individuals can realize their dreams and achieve their goals in life. For a free, just and prosperous Croatia and the Adriatic region!