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Poisonous politics
The country has recently endured an extended period of intense polarization and toxicity - particularly during the decade of the financial crisis. This environment has exacted a heavy toll. That's why it's imperative for everyone to exercise greater wisdom today.
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Bulgaria's Political Landscape in 2023: Populist Parties Below 20% Support
In a recent release of the Authoritarian Populism Index 2024, Bulgaria emerges as a focal point for understanding the intricate interplay of political ideologies shaping Europe's landscape. Published by Timbro and EPICENTER, the index, presented in Bulgarian by the Institute for Market Economics, offers a comprehensive analysis spanning decades of electoral dynamics.
Amendment extends postal voting rights to EU nationals in Greece
An amendment broadening the postal voting regulations has been proposed to Parliament as part of the Health Ministry's legislation and is scheduled for a plenary vote on Thursday.
Greatest threat facing EU is populism, Mitsotakis tells ND faithful
Populism in its various forms, be it from the far right or far left, is the greatest danger facing all the European countries, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has told the final day of his New Democracy party's congress.
Survey Reveals Divided Views on Early Elections in Bulgaria
A recent Gallup survey conducted for the "Referendum" program on BNT has shed light on Bulgarian sentiments regarding the prospect of early elections, revealing a nation deeply divided on the issue.
Canadian law would allow judges to hand down life sentences for “speech crimes”
Hate speech penalty in proposed Online Harms Law practically introduces “thoughtcrime”
CHP leader addresses Socialist International meeting in Spain
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel has delivered an address at a meeting of Socialist International in the Spanish capital Madrid on the growing influence of far-right ideologies.
Brnabic: I see no victory in postponement of Belgrade city assembly session
NIS - Serbian PM Ana Brnabic said on Monday she saw no victory in a postponement of the constitutive session of the Belgrade city assembly as the opposition had merely wasted the people's time.
Earlier in the day, the session was postponed until March 1 due to a lack of quorum.
Discipline and accountability
Disciplinary law applies to both students and administrative staff of universities. There are rules that prescribe penalties for individuals who intentionally disrupt the institution's operations with illegal acts. However, these rules are largely ineffective. There is a prevailing culture of impunity, even in cases of admitted corruption.
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EU lawmakers, countries reach deal on gig workers’ rights at second attempt
EU lawmakers and governments struck a watered-down deal on Thursday on the rights of workers at Uber, Deliveroo and other online companies.
The two sides had reached a provisional agreement in December but subsequent opposition from France, Ireland, Greece, Lithuania and other countries torpedoed the deal, forcing legislators back to the negotiating table.