The Czech Republic’s highest court ruled to cancel several provisions of the country’s electoral law as discriminatory for small parties.
International Democracy articles
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Code of Conduct on online political advertising signed by Dutch Political Parties
The Code of Conduct is the first of its kind in the European Union as countries grapple with election transparency and disinformation in the digital sphere.
Elections and COVID-19: Health and safety in polling stations
COVID-19 has had implications for elections globally. IDEA released a document on health and safety in polling places during the pandemic.
Transnational Repression Is a Growing Threat to Global Democracy
A little known aspect of the ongoing challenges to democratization is transnational repression. A new report has revisited this problem.
Russia Authorities Target Journalists in Protest Crackdown
A court sentenced Sergei Smirnov, editor-in-chief of “Mediazona” news, to 25 days in detention for violation of public assembly rules.
Is Russia distorting GPS signals to protect Vladimir Putin?
For years Russia jammed satellite systems in the Black Sea. Recent events suggests this may have been to conceal the so-called “Putin’s Palace”.
Student Protests Grow as Turkey’s Youth Turn Against Erdoğan
Turkey’s disillusioned and underemployed youth to vent their frustrations at President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government.
Documentary: The Fall of a Romanian Anti-Corruption Advocate
A celebrated anti-corruption advocate Camelia Bogdan is being threatened with expulsion from the judiciary for the third time.
2021 Elections in Latin America: What’s at Stake
There was an interesting and lengthy new post published at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, a Swedish intergovernmental organization, and written by their Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Daniel Zovatto. Take a look at this excerpt: While Latin Americans struggle to leave behind the bleak year of 2020 they’re dealing […]
Russia: Social Media Pressured to Censor Posts
Russia under Putin continues to chart an authoritarian path. In a new twist, authorities are pressuring social media to censor posts.