Tag #Democracy

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Trump Allies' Pressure on EU Social Media Laws Threatens Democracy

Experts warn that pressure from Trump's team to weaken European social media laws threatens democracy and long-term security; Elon Musk's aggressive actions on X, including support for Germany's far-right AfD, are raising serious concerns about democratic stability and potential electoral interferen...

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Biden Warns of Growing Oligarchy Threatening American Democracy

President Biden warned of a burgeoning oligarchy in the US, citing the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few as a threat to democracy and equal opportunity, echoing historical concerns about the undue influence of the wealthy on politics.

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South Korea Arrests Ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korean authorities arrested ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday following a second attempt, succeeding after clashes with his security detail; this is the first time a sitting president has been arrested in the nation's democratic history and follows Yoon's attempt to impose martial la...

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Maduro's Inauguration: Failed Opposition Bid and Venezuelan Disillusionment

Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10th, 2024, despite opposition efforts led by María Corina Machado to expose electoral fraud and mobilize voters, maintained the status quo in Venezuela, leading to widespread disillusionment.

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Biden Warns 'Soul of America' Remains at Stake in Farewell Message

In a farewell message before Donald Trump's inauguration, President Biden warned that the soul of America remains at stake, citing the January 6th Capitol riot and contrasting his administration's economic successes with his predecessor's claims.

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Romania's Annulled Presidential Election Sparks Mass Protests

Following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference, Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election on December 6th, prompting widespread protests in Bucharest and leading to rescheduled elections for May 4th and 18th.

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Trump's Pressure Threatens European Social Media Regulations

Experts warn that pressure from Trump's team to weaken European social media regulations could undermine democracy and threaten European security, citing Elon Musk's actions as evidence of this risk. The European Commission is investigating these concerns, but fears potential US retaliation.

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Support for Unelected Leaders Among Young Britons Decreasing

A recent poll reveals that 20% of young Britons (18-45) favor an unelected dictator over a democratic leader, a decrease from a 2022 poll showing much higher support for unelected rule among young people; this suggests a possible shift in attitudes towards democracy.

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Ecuador's Constitutional Crisis: President Blocks Vice President

Ecuador is facing a constitutional crisis as President Daniel Noboa blocks Vice President Verónica Abad from her office, issuing decrees to leave for campaigning while appointing his secretary as acting vice president; a judge who reinstated Abad faces threats.

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Combating Disinformation: Strategies, Challenges, and Democratic Risks

Since 2016, disinformation campaigns, particularly evident in the 2016 US election and the 2024 Romanian presidential election, have threatened democratic processes, prompting responses like the Global Engagement Center and pre-bunking strategies, although their effectiveness and potential overreach...

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Global Electronic Voting Security Breaches and Fraud Allegations

A review of global incidents reveals that while electronic voting aims to improve access, security flaws have been exploited, leading to fraud allegations, election annulments (Kenya 2017), and recounts (South Africa 1994), undermining democratic processes.

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Serbian Students Protest Government Amidst Civil Rights Violations

Serbian university students protested in Belgrade and Nis on Sunday against government pressure and civil rights violations following the deadly November canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which killed 15 and injured 3, reflecting wider discontent with President Vucic's increasingly autocratic rule.

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