Many of the congratulatory comments given to President Macron following his re-election Sunday focused on European stability.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
Jordan’s Troubled King And His Bothersome Brother
Rivalry within the royal family is threatening Jordan’s stability. A king seen to be heading a corrupt state and a Prince loved by the people.
The Philippines Election: A Critical Moment For Democracy
The presidential election in the Philippines is likely to elect the son of the country’s longtime dictator, end democracy in the country.
Russian Mercenaries Are Putin’s Anti-Democracy Tool in Africa
Although pinned on France, evidence led to the mysterious mercenaries of Russia’s Wagner Group in violations in Mali in recent weeks.
Nicaragua Tightens Grip On Universities To Stifle Dissent
Ortega’s obsessive pursuit of non-existent attempts to destabilize his regime is seen in the state’s takeover of private universities.
Experts: Swiss E-Vote System Is Improved, But Not Perfect
According to a research by independent experts, a proposed new online voting system in Switzerland still need technical upgrades.
Slovenia To Hold Election Amid Divisions Over Populist Path
Recent surveys show Jansa’s Slovenian Democratic Party is in tight race with Freedom Movement, a newly formed liberal-green party.
How Democracies Spy On Their Citizens
The intimate tale of the world’s most notorious commercial spyware and the struggle against it waged by huge IT companies.
China And Russia Are Giving Authoritarianism A Bad Name
Moscow and Beijing are suddenly confronted with far more powerful and persistent forces and systems than they could have imagined.
China Lockdown Frustration Sparks ‘Creative’ Wave Of Dissent
China strongly censors speech. With developments in technology, Chinese citizens are finding ways to circumvent these limitations.