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Direct democracy, where citizens have the power to vote directly on laws and policies rather than through elected representatives, presents both promising opportunities and significant challenges in modern governance. 

As the top candidate for the European list in the new political movement "For You," Marta embodies the essence of modern European activism, bridging gaps between diverse cultural and political narratives with a focus on human rights, European integration, and defense.

Interview on May 9, 2022, for Viktoria Vlasenko for one of the first editions of the Ukrainian governmental newspaper Uriadovyy Kurier after the start of the full-scale war.