The term western and eastern Europe have always been political, never geographical. This is why Czechia is eastern, because it used to be part of the socialist dictatorships. Another example: Russia is geographically European* but politically a fascist shithole.
* Inb4 Russia is also in Asia: yes, but none of the parts that actually matter for Russia culturally or economically
The term western and eastern Europe have always been political, never geographical. This is why Czechia is eastern, because it used to be part of the socialist dictatorships. Another example: Russia is geographically European* but politically a fascist shithole.
* Inb4 Russia is also in Asia: yes, but none of the parts that actually matter for Russia culturally or economically