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Billionaire Influence Challenges Global Democracy

The election of a US president backed by tech billionaires raises concerns about the influence of concentrated wealth on democratic governance and international cooperation, as highlighted by Oxfam's report on extreme wealth accumulation among billionaires.

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Nicaragua: Ortega Extends Rule via Unanimous Constitutional Reform

Nicaragua's parliament approved a constitutional reform extending President Daniel Ortega's term until 2028 and granting him and his wife, Rosario Murillo, co-presidency status, effectively eliminating checks and balances and drawing international condemnation.

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Munich Protest: 7,000-10,000 Demonstrate Against CDU/CSU-AfD Cooperation

On Thursday, February 7th, 7,000-10,000 people protested in Munich against potential cooperation between the CDU/CSU and the AfD following a Berlin vote, using phone lights to create a 'firewall' outside the CSU headquarters. Organized by SPD councilwoman Micky Wenngatz, the event involved numerous ...

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German Bundestag Debates AfD Ban Amidst Pre-Election Tensions

The German Bundestag is debating two proposals to ban the AfD party, one directly initiating the ban and another involving preliminary assessment, with a potential vote before the February 23rd election. The debate follows the AfD achieving a parliamentary majority on stricter migration policies, pr...

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Mainstream Parties Face Crisis as Voter Trust Plummets

A report analyzing surveys of 12,000 voters across six democracies finds that support for mainstream parties has fallen from 73% in 2000 to 51% today, due to a lack of faith in their competence and integrity; voters increasingly favor populist alternatives, driven by economic pessimism and a sense o...

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Slovakia's Cultural Purge: A Sign of Authoritarian Consolidation

Under Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia's cultural sector faces systematic dismantling, mirroring historical authoritarian crackdowns, sparking massive protests amid concerns about the country's democratic future and alliances.

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Hannover Protest: Activists Occupy CDU Office Over Migration Policy

Activists occupied the CDU's Hannover office balcony, protesting a stricter migration policy passed in the Bundestag with AfD support; police intervened, and the CDU filed charges.

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Paris Olympics Ceremony Sparks Debate on Inclusivity and Societal Divisions

Thomas Jolly, artistic director of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, discussed the event's inclusive message promoting unity in diversity, despite some negative reactions; he linked this to broader societal divisions and the recent US election results.

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CDU Accepts AfD Support, Sparking Debate on Future of German Politics

The CDU's recent reliance on AfD votes to pass a bill in the Bundestag, despite a declared ban on cooperation, has sparked debate about the future of German politics, with a simultaneous, albeit unlikely, push to ban the AfD underway.

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Channel 4 CEO warns of tech's threat to truth and democracy

Channel 4's CEO warns of tech's disregard for truth, citing a survey showing over half of Gen Z in the UK believe a dictator would improve the country, while 45% of young men feel gender equality has gone "far enough.

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AfD's Rise Fuels Debate on Ban in Germany

The strengthening AfD party in Germany faces increasing calls for a ban, raising concerns about the protection of the liberal democratic order and the challenges of countering its populist appeal.

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CDU's Stricter Asylum Policies Spark Opposition and Concerns about AfD Collaboration in Lower Saxony

The CDU's proposed stricter asylum policies in Lower Saxony are facing strong opposition from the SPD and Greens due to concerns about collaboration with the AfD, which is under investigation as a right-wing extremist organization; this has sparked a broader debate about the future of Germany's demo...

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