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Massive Serbian Protests Challenge Vučić Amidst Infrastructure Collapse

Over 300,000 Serbs protested on March 15th against corruption and government negligence, following a deadly train station collapse in November 2024, prompting the resignation of the Prime Minister but not President Vučić, who maintains close ties with Russia and China.

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El Salvador's Gang Crackdown: 57,000 Arrests and a State of Exception

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's war on gangs has led to the arrest of almost 57,000 people and a state of exception suspending civil liberties, following a March massacre and failed negotiations, resulting in a planned mega-prison and Bukele's potential re-election.

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Trump Administration Budget Cuts Jeopardize International Broadcasters

A March 14th White House executive order mandates budget cuts to eight agencies, including the USAGM, jeopardizing the future of international broadcasters like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and eliminating over 60 language programs, impacting press freedom globally and potent...

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Trump Defunds USAGM, Silencing Global Media Outlets

President Trump's executive order halting funding for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), impacting outlets like Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), has prompted international criticism and placed over 1300 journalists on leave, raising concerns about global pr...

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Central European Leaders Crack Down on NGOs, Mirroring Trump's Actions

Inspired by Donald Trump's attacks on USAID, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to eliminate NGOs by Easter, mirroring similar actions by Serbia and Slovakia, amid rising domestic political challenges and protests.

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Trump's USAID attack emboldens Central European crackdowns on civil society

Emboldened by Trump's attack on USAID, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia are intensifying crackdowns on civil society organizations, using the guise of combating foreign influence to suppress dissent and distract from domestic political challenges, including large anti-government protests.

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U.S. Political Scientists See Echoes of China's Past in Trump Era

American political scientists draw parallels between the Trump administration's actions and historical political suppression in China, citing similarities in media control, personality cults, and the purging of perceived opponents; they also compare Trump's and Xi Jinping's foreign policies, express...

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Trump's USAGM Funding Cuts Create Global Media Void

President Trump's decree cuts funding for the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), impacting its international broadcasting arms and leaving a potential gap for increased influence of authoritarian regimes. The move has caused widespread layoffs and has been criticized for weakening global...

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Trump Orders Staff Cuts at Seven Federal Agencies, Impacting US Media Outlets

President Trump ordered staff cuts at seven federal agencies, including the USAGM, which oversees Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America; a purported email suggests funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has been cut, despite Congressional approval; Voice of America employees are ...

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Orbán Vows to Eliminate Political Rivals in Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in a pre-election speech on March 15, 2025, vowed to eliminate political rivals, judges, media, and NGOs, planning constitutional changes to strip dual citizens of their nationality, potentially targeting George Soros, amidst strong opposition criticism and low...

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Orbán's "Bedbug" Metaphor Signals Crackdown on Hungarian Opposition

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán labeled political opponents "bedbugs," vowing a crackdown, amid rising pressure from a successful opposition party led by Péter Márki-Zay ahead of the 2026 elections, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.

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Orban's "Bedbug" Remarks Spark Outrage, Threaten Hungarian Democracy

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called his political opponents "bedbugs" requiring elimination, prompting widespread condemnation; he plans to pass legislation targeting foreign-funded groups, potentially impacting media and NGOs, and hinted at citizenship suspension for those with dual nation...

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