Tag #Comparative Politics

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German Bundestag Shrinks, Yields Largest Parliament Title to European Parliament

The German Bundestag convened today with 630 members, smaller than before due to electoral reforms, making the European Parliament the world's largest democratically elected parliament. This change affects the number of citizens each representative represents.

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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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Starmer's Win: A Warning from Scholz and Albanese

Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the 2024 UK election using a "small target" strategy, similar to Olaf Scholz and Anthony Albanese, but their subsequent governance struggles and declining approval ratings serve as a warning.

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Ineffective Israeli Opposition: A Threat to Democracy

Following the ouster of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau due to opposition pressure, Israel's opposition is underperforming: from October 7, 2023 to the end of October 2024, it submitted only 271 of 361 parliamentary questions, with key figures showing low Kne...

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Trump's 'Reactionary Revolution': Restructuring the US State Through Executive Orders

President Trump's second term is marked by numerous executive orders drastically altering US immigration policy and the administrative state, drawing historical parallels to Roosevelt's New Deal but with a contrasting goal of weakening democratic institutions; the approach faces legal challenges and...

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Greek Prime Minister's Proposal for Presidential Term Limits Faces Criticism

The Greek Prime Minister proposed a single six-year term for the President, a move criticized for its lack of justification given the President's limited powers, potentially increasing political conflict and overlooking the significantly more powerful Prime Minister's office.

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Trump's McKinley Obsession: A Comparison of Tariffs and Expansionism

Donald Trump draws parallels between himself and President William McKinley, highlighting McKinley's use of tariffs and expansionist policies. However, while McKinley initially championed high tariffs, he later advocated for reciprocal trade agreements, unlike Trump's broader application of tariffs....

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Netherlands vs. US: Why Direct Comparisons Fail

The author contrasts the Netherlands and the US, highlighting differences in their political systems, economic inequalities, social cohesion, and attitudes towards authority, arguing against uncritically importing US analyses into the Dutch context.

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German Election Echoes French Political Landscape, Raising Concerns for European Stability

The German federal election results show a center-right victory mirroring France's political climate, with declining center-left parties and rising far-right support creating similar challenges for both nations' governments.

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PP's Silence on Trump Exposes Hyperbolic Criticism of Spanish Government

The Spanish People's Party's unexpected silence on Donald Trump's controversial presidency, despite initial criticism from some members, exposes the exaggeration in their previous attacks on the Spanish government's authoritarianism and raises questions about their future political strategy.

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Trump's Rapid Policy Changes Draw Parallels to Roosevelt, but with Opposite Goals

Donald Trump's administration is rapidly changing US immigration policy and the administrative state through executive orders, drawing comparisons to Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal but with contrasting aims, facing potential legal challenges and public backlash.

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Abbott Blames Defeat on Internal Party Conflicts and External Forces

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott blames his 2019 electoral defeat on internal party conflicts, Senate obstruction, and external forces, but his unpopular policies, such as opposing same-sex marriage and climate action, and his failure to adapt to changing public opinion were key factors.

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