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Attacks on Judges Threaten Democracy in Latin America and the US

Governments in Mexico, Ecuador, the US, and Colombia are undermining judicial independence by attacking judges who rule against executive actions, threatening democratic governance and the rule of law.

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New Colombian Polling Law Silences Key Survey; Raises Concerns"

Colombia's Invamer polling firm omitted data from its latest survey due to a new law increasing sample sizes and prohibiting pre-October 31st presidential election polling, impacting public access to timely political information and raising concerns about democratic processes.

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Dutch Public Trust in Politics at Historic Low, Fueled by Populism

A 2025 Sociaal en Culturel Planbureau study reveals that less than one-third of Dutch citizens feel represented by their government, leading to widespread public dissatisfaction and the rise of populism due to a perceived disconnect between citizens' needs and political actions.

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Republican Support for Authoritarian Tendencies Raises Concerns

Recent polls indicate that a significant portion of Republicans expressed support for the idea of President Trump becoming a dictator for a single day and desire fewer checks on his power, raising concerns about the party's evolving views on executive authority and the future of American democracy.

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Political Fandom on Social Media: A Threat to Democratic Discourse?

The recent online spread of manipulated images of Dutch politician Geert Wilders highlights a trend of political fandom on social media, raising concerns about the shift from critical voters to emotionally engaged fans, potentially jeopardizing democratic discourse.

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African Presidents Extend Rule: Biya Seeks Re-election

Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya announced his candidacy for October's election, extending his 43-year rule, mirroring similar actions by Uganda's Yoweri Museveni and Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara, highlighting a trend of long-serving African presidents circumventing term limits and supp...

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Indonesia's Military Expansion Raises Concerns of Democratic Backsliding

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is expanding the military by 100 battalions, with plans for 500 more over five years, sparking concerns about democratic backsliding and a return to the country's authoritarian past, despite government claims that the battalions will focus on civilian roles like...

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Trump Denies Dictatorship Accusations Amidst National Guard Deployments

President Trump, facing accusations of authoritarianism, denies being a dictator while deploying the National Guard to Democrat-led cities against local officials' wishes, sparking concerns about democratic erosion and power consolidation.

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Hostage: Political Crisis Exposes Democratic Fragility

In the Netflix series "Hostage," a medication crisis in the UK, the kidnapping of the British Prime Minister's husband, and blackmail against the French President escalate during a summit, exposing vulnerabilities within democratic systems and forcing unexpected alliances.

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Poll Reveals 74% of Republicans Support Trump's Hypothetical Dictatorship

A poll showed 74% of Republicans supported President Trump's hypothetical one-day dictatorship, revealing a growing acceptance of authoritarianism within the party and raising concerns about the future of American democracy.

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European Parliament Sues EU Over €150 Billion Defense Fund

The European Parliament filed a lawsuit against the European Commission and Council of Ministers at the EU Court of Justice, challenging the €150 billion SAFE regulation that allows third-country participation, including Turkey, due to bypassing the Parliament's co-decision rights, violating institu...

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India's Controversial Bill on Removing Elected Officials Facing Criminal Charges

India's ruling BJP introduced a bill to automatically remove elected officials detained for 30 days on charges with a minimum five-year sentence; the opposition condemns it as undemocratic, citing the increased targeting of opposition figures by investigative agencies since 2014.

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