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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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Siirt Co-Mayors Removed, Trustee Appointed Amidst Accusations of Political Persecution

Siirt's co-mayors, Sofya Alağaş and Mehmet Kaysi, were removed from office after Alağaş received a 6-year, 3-month prison sentence, prompting accusations of political persecution and the installation of a government-appointed trustee, despite winning by a significant margin.

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Canadian Inquiry Finds No Evidence of Parliamentarian Conspiracy in Foreign Election Interference

A Canadian public inquiry concluded that while foreign states attempted to interfere in recent elections, there's no evidence of Canadian parliamentarians conspiring with them; however, disinformation poses a major threat to Canadian democracy, leading to 51 recommendations for improved government r...

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Hessen Youths Advocate for Increased Political Participation

Hessen's Enquetekommission 'Demokratie leben' is considering proposals from youths to lower the voting age to 16, enhance political education in schools, and improve access to local government, aiming to increase youth political participation.

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Holocaust Distortion: A More Dangerous Threat Than Denial, Warns IHRA

Kathrin Meyer, IHRA secretary-general, warns that Holocaust distortion is more dangerous than denial, enabling anti-democratic groups and threatening democracy; she highlights the shrinking number of survivors and the use of distortion by figures like Vladimir Putin.

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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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Austria on Brink of Far-Right Leadership Amidst Global Right-Wing Surge

Austria is poised for a far-right FPÖ chancellor due to the failure of previous coalition negotiations and widespread public dissatisfaction with traditional politics, signaling a global rise of right-wing influence.

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Science, Misinformation, and the Erosion of Public Discourse"

The increasing spread of misinformation and polarization in public discourse, fueled by social media and the decline of trust in science, threatens democratic values and necessitates a renewed emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking.

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Foreign Interference Commission Report: Recommendations for Protecting Canadian Elections

Canada's Foreign Interference Commission released its final report today, outlining recommendations to enhance the detection, deterrence, and countermeasures against foreign interference in Canadian elections, focusing on election security, protecting diaspora communities, and addressing potential i...

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Canada Inquiry: No Evidence Foreign Interference Altered Election Outcomes

A Canadian inquiry found no evidence that foreign interference changed the outcome of the last two elections, despite some questionable conduct by parliamentarians, and recommended steps to strengthen democratic institutions and better inform the public about threats.

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