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Greece's Anxieties: Confronting a Monarchic Past

Greece's republican government grapples with its monarchical past, evident in the renaming of public spaces and neglect of royal sites, stemming from anxieties about authoritarianism and a desire to distance itself from the 1967-1974 dictatorship, impacting current discussions about national identit...

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Musk's Global Influence: A Threat to Democracy

Elon Musk's substantial wealth and control over X (formerly Twitter) raise concerns about his influence on global democracies, evidenced by alleged election interference, disinformation campaigns, and actions against judges and governments in various countries.

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Musk's Mega-Donations Shake Up US and UK Politics

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, donated $270 million to Donald Trump's campaign and is reportedly donating $100 million to Nigel Farage's UK party, Reform UK, raising concerns about the influence of immense wealth on democratic processes.

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Israel Government Accused of Silencing Dissent Amidst Gaza War

The Israeli government is facing criticism for actions perceived as attempts to silence dissenting opinions by defunding cultural institutions like the KAN public broadcaster, Tel Aviv Cinematheque, and Batsheva Dance Company, and by controlling school curricula, amidst an ongoing war in Gaza.

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Belarusian Activist Awarded for Democracy Work Amidst Ongoing Repression

Ina Rumiantseva, a Belarusian human rights activist born in East Berlin in 1976, was awarded the \u20ac7,500 Werner-Schulz-Prize on November 27, 2024, for her longstanding work promoting democracy in Belarus, where 1,299 political prisoners remain (as of December 19, 2024), despite international att...

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Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court's Independence

The German Parliament passed a constitutional amendment, supported by a large majority, to safeguard the Federal Constitutional Court's independence by enshrining key aspects of its structure and function (12-year term limits, 68-year age limit) in the Basic Law, implementing a mechanism to prevent ...

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Politician's Endorsement of Vigilantism Highlights Growing Authoritarianism

A leading politician's endorsement of vigilantism, coupled with high public approval for authoritarian leaders in recent polls, raises concerns about the stability of the country's democratic system.

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Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on X (formerly Twitter), two months before the election, prompting sharp criticism from German politicians who are concerned about his influence.

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AfD's Rise Threatens German Democracy

Germany's far-right AfD party is gaining power at local and state levels, obstructing democratic processes, inciting political violence, and exploiting socio-economic issues; this mirrors trends in other countries with eroding democracies, highlighting the need for proactive measures to protect demo...

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EU Sanctions 15 More Venezuelan Officials Amidst Electoral Dispute

The European Union sanctioned 15 more Venezuelan officials on December 30th, 2023, bringing the total to 70, in response to the July 28th election where Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite opposition candidate Edmundo González's alleged victory; sanctions take effect January 10th.

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Expert Predicts Russia's Transformation to Post-Imperial State Within Five Years

A German political scientist predicts Russia's transformation into a free, post-imperial state within five years, contingent upon ending the war in Ukraine, despite potential internal divisions and external pressures from China.

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German Youth Distrust Politics Amidst Upcoming Elections

A survey of 2,500 German youth aged 16-30 reveals that 38% distrust politics and 40% believe social conditions are unchangeable, highlighting a lack of youth engagement as Germany faces snap elections in February.

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