Tag #Democratic Backsliding

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Global Far-Right Network Consolidates Power at Trump's Inauguration

At Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration, a global network of far-right leaders, including Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, gathered, highlighting a coordinated effort to reshape the global ideological order, financed by private individuals and state fun...

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Georgia: Opposition Leaders Arrested Amid Growing Political Crisis

Georgian police arrested opposition leaders Nika Melia and Gigi Ugulava during a protest against the ruling Georgian Dream party on December 29th, amid a broader crackdown on dissent following disputed elections and the government's decision to postpone EU membership talks until 2028, prompting inte...

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Global Concerns Rise as Trump's Second Term Begins

International correspondents warn of a potential democratic backsliding in the US under a second Trump term, drawing parallels to countries with strongmen leaders and highlighting the fragility of democratic institutions.

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Dutch Columnist Ends Column Amidst Criticism and Censorship

Moroccan-Dutch columnist Hassnae Bouazza is ending her column after receiving feedback from her editor-in-chief about needing "more nuance" in her writing on racism and genocide; she views this as an attempt to legitimize these issues. Bouazza also notes being blocked by Geert Wilders on Twitter, hi...

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Georgia Arrests Opposition Leader Amid EU Accession Crisis

Georgian police raided opposition offices, arresting leader Nika Gvaramia and others, amid ongoing protests against the ruling party's suspension of EU accession talks following a disputed October election; seven face charges of group violence.

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44 Hospitalized Amid Georgian Anti-Government Protests Over Halted EU Talks

Three nights of protests in Tbilisi over Georgia's suspended EU accession talks left 44 hospitalized, amid clashes between tens of thousands of demonstrators and police; the government blames "shameful blackmail" and points to the US outgoing administration.

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Outdated Democratic Indices Fail to Capture Spain's Autocratic Shifts

A Spanish professor criticized the inadequacy of current democratic quality indices in capturing subtle autocratic shifts, citing examples such as the PSOE's manipulation of electoral procedures and the CGPJ selection process. These indices, designed in a post-war era, fail to register the erosion o...

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Serbian Protests Erupt After Train Station Collapse, Prime Minister Resigns

Fifteen deaths from a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia, sparked massive, ongoing protests demanding transparency and accountability, resulting in the resignation of the Prime Minister and revealing deep-seated public distrust in the government.

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Trump's Presidency Begins with US Government Shutdown

Donald Trump's presidency begins with a government shutdown after he and Elon Musk blocked a bipartisan bill funding essential services, including disaster relief and farm aid, revealing Trump's disregard for established norms and willingness to prioritize his agenda over established procedures.

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Morena's Internal Power Struggle Mirrors PRI's Past, Raising Concerns About Mexican Democracy

The public dispute between Morena's Senate and Chamber of Deputies leaders, Adán Augusto López and Ricardo Monreal, over budget allocation and 90 million pesos in contracts, exposes a power struggle mirroring the PRI's past dominance and raises concerns about a lack of accountability within the ruli...

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German Citizens Urged to Vote Amidst Global Uncertainty

Amidst global crises and the rise of anti-democratic forces in Germany and Europe, the article urges citizens to actively participate in democracy, particularly by voting in upcoming federal elections and supporting independent journalism, framing these actions as crucial for safeguarding fundamenta...

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Georgia Postpones EU Membership Bid Amidst Post-Election Crisis

Following a contested election and a European Parliament resolution condemning irregularities, Georgian PM Kobakhidzé postponed EU membership talks until 2028, triggering mass protests met with tear gas, a constitutional crisis, and accusations of authoritarianism.

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