Democratic backsliding
Democracy under threat around the world, new study shows
Half of the world's countries are suffering democratic decline, ranging from flawed elections to curtailed rights including freedoms of expression and assembly, an intergovernmental watchdog group said on Thursday.
Turkey and the West: Who’s calling the shots?
Turkey has been in a process of democratization since the early 1950s. The launch of this process coincided with the country's accession to NATO, which was obviously driven by the exigencies of the Cold War period and the need to contain the Soviet threat.
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Emails to US Democracy Group Raise Questions about Serbian Lobbying
Freedom House is not the only watchdog to draw attention to democratic backsliding in Serbia since the Progressive Party of President Aleksandar Vucic took power in 2012.
But the official downgrade and the accusation that the Progressives have "systematically curtailed" the ability of the opposition to play a part in the business of governing struck a nerve.
Foreign Ministry welcomes decision to suspend Mali from CoD Governing Council
Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu welcomes the decision to suspend the Republic of Mali from the Governing Council of the Community of Democracies (CoD) in a process initiated at the Extraordinary Meeting of the CoD Governing Council chaired by the Romanian top diplomat, in the context of Romania's holding the Presidency of the Community of Democracies.
Orban’s Power Strategy: ‘Surrender to Win’
The unexpected move would mean giving up the ability to rule by decree without a time limit — part of a controversial "coronavirus bill" that opponents said also threatened to stifle media independence.
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In Poland, Authoritarianism May Turn Out Half-Baked
Political Chaos Leaves Poles in the Dark
Polish Election Antics Show 'Collapse of Democracy'
Pandemic Boosts Support for Europe's Autocrats
Week in Review: The Aftermath of COVID-19
Electoral Rush
As the current wave of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be waning, politics is coming back to life. In fact, it may well be getting more lively than before the pandemic.
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Pandemic Boosts Support for Europe’s Autocrats
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Greek Govt Accused of Dodging Democratic Oversight
Czechs Fear Autocratic Contagion
Hungary 'No Longer a Democracy'
The reason, experts say, is that people prioritise security in times of terror — an instinct easily exploited by illiberal governments keen to tighten their grip on power.
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Calling On ‘The People’ to Rekindle Democracy’s Promise
Aspiring authoritarian leaders and populist politicians are encouraged by divisive politics within mainstream political parties. They feel emboldened by blatant attacks on civil liberties by seasoned autocrats such as Russian President Vladimir Putin or Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Bulgaria to Back Hungary Over Article 7 Process
Under nationalist pressure, Bulgaria's government looks set to oppose any move to deprive Hungary of its voting rights in the EU, due to fears of democratic backsliding.
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