Journalists are not safe even in Europe. Popular Dutch crime journalists Peter R de Vries, 64, was shot minutes after leaving a TV studio.
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.
Latin America Countries Clash Over Authoritarian Pasts
The revival of leftist politics in South America reflects its struggle with its authoritarian past rather than political flip-flopping.
Italy Is Lowering Voting Age From 25 To 18
Italy’s Senate voted on Thursday to reduce the age at which citizens are allowed to vote for senators in the country from 25 to 18.
Haiti Sees Deal On New President Following Assassination of Jovenel Moïse
Following the murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, a group of Haiti senators declared Senate leader as provisional leader Friday.
One Family Gaining Control Of Sri Lankan Government
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s three brothers and two of his nephews now hold key positions in his administration.
Hong Kong Democracy Activists Face September Trial
47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists will go on trial September after prosecutors were given more time to build a case against them.
Press Freedoms Are Crumbling Across Asia
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily’s shutdown and arrest of its journalists was another heinous chapter in Asia’s erosion of press liberties.
What Is The Future Of Democracy In The Philippines?
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has hinted that after his term finishes next year, he may run for the post of vice president.
The Last Chance to Stop Autocracy in Hungary
It will be difficult to defeat Viktor Orbán, but it will be even more difficult to reverse Hungary’s democratic collapse, which Orbán oversaw.
Has The Democratic Process Begun In Kashmir?
With the arrival of the Delimitation Commission in Srinagar, the political process in Jammu and Kashmir has begun to recover.