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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 Administration Cuts Funding to Voice of America and Affiliates

The Trump administration placed Voice of America employees on administrative leave and cut funding to affiliated organizations, including Radio Free Asia, impacting an estimated 427 million people and defying a 2020 law limiting presidential control over the US Agency for Global Media.

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Mass Protests Challenge Vučić's Rule in Belgrade

Today, thousands of protesters are marching in Belgrade against President Aleksandar Vučić's rule, following a deadly railway station collapse and months of student protests. The government has responded by suspending transportation to Belgrade and using heavy-handed tactics, while Western diplomats...

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Syria's Draft Constitution Sparks Outrage, Raises Concerns of Authoritarianism

Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa's new draft constitution, which was signed Thursday, is facing sharp rejection from minority groups and experts who see it as establishing authoritarian rule. The constitution grants sweeping powers to the president, sparking widespread protests and raising c...

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EU's Response to Threats: Lessons from Mussolini's Italy and Linz's Analysis

Mussolini's pre-March on Rome statement, highlighting a government's need to use force against threats, is used to illustrate Juan Linz's analysis of democratic breakdown; the EU's slow response to threats like Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and the Trump administration's withdrawal from global ...

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Trump's Weakening of USAID Emboldens Crackdowns on Civil Society in Central Europe

Inspired by Trump's attacks on USAID, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia are intensifying crackdowns on civil society organizations, coinciding with domestic political challenges and raising concerns about the erosion of democratic norms.

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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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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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Petro's Referendum: A Risky Gamble for Colombia's Democracy"

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's proposed referendum on healthcare and labor reforms, bypassing Congress, risks deepening political polarization and undermining public trust, mirroring the failures of past referendums and potentially exacerbating the country's fragile peace process.

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US Student's Arrest Raises Free Speech Concerns

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, was arrested for allegedly distributing "pro-Hamas propaganda", prompting concerns about the US government using immigration laws to suppress dissent, mirroring actions by authoritarian regimes.

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Union Party's Rapid Shift Towards AfD Policies Raises Concerns

Arne Semsrott, author of "Machtübernahme", observes the alarming speed at which Germany's Union party adopts AfD policies, particularly regarding asylum, migration, and attacks on civil society, highlighting the normalization of authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic values.

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Schama: America's Faith Over Reason and the Future of Democracy

Historian Simon Schama discusses the unique American tendency to favor fervent belief over rational argument, its historical roots, and its contemporary influence on political and healthcare decisions, contrasting it with historical revolutions and expressing concern about the future of American dem...

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