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Balkan Nations articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Balkan Nations in Eastern and Southeastern Europe are in a key region to watch in regard to the progress of world democracy. The struggle for democracy in the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia is covered here. Also see our separated out articles on Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. And be sure to check out our section on World Democracy.

Slovenian Protesters Rally Against ‘Degradation Of Democracy’

April 28, 2021 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Slovenian Protesters Rally Against ‘Degradation Of Democracy’

Thousands of Slovenians are protesting the erosion of democracy under the government of the right-wing Prime Minister Janez Jansa.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Balkan Nations, Democracy Protests, Europe

From a success story, Montenegro’s Democracy Is In Danger

March 28, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Montenegro's Democracy Is In Danger

In the turbulent Balkan region, Montenegro was considered to be a success story. But now, Montenegro’s democracy is in danger.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Balkan Nations, Europe

Public Corruption Perceptions Worsening in Balkans

February 4, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Public Corruption Perceptions Worsening in Balkans

Pecreptions of public corruption worsened in most Southeast and Central European countries according to the newest report.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Balkan Nations, Europe, Worldwide Corruption

Pro-democracy actors’ powerful message at a time of moral crisis

March 27, 2020 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Pro-democracy actors’ powerful message at a time of moral crisis

The Chair of the EED says pro-democracy protests in countries like Algeria, Lebanon are a powerful message to Europe in a time of moral crisis.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Balkan Nations, Democracy Protests, Europe, Lebanon, Middle East

Albania’s President Cancels Elections, Citing Tense Climate

June 10, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Albania's President Cancels Elections, Citing Tense Climate

Albania’s president on Saturday canceled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Albania, Balkan Nations, Europe

Podcast: A Playbook for Organizing in Turbulent Times

May 20, 2019 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Podcast: A Playbook for Organizing in Turbulent Times

20 years ago, Srdja Popovic was part of a revolution — literally. He was a founding member of the Otpor! movement that ousted Serbia Slobodan Milsovic from power in 1999.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Balkan Nations, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Europe, Political Dissidents, Serbia

Albania Anti-Government Protesters Keep Up Heat

May 15, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Albania Anti-Government Protesters Keep Up Heat

Albania’s center-right opposition has called for further protests to bring about resignation of left-wing government and force parliamentary elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Albania, Balkan Nations, Democracy Protests, Europe

Proposed Law Is An Attack On Montenegro Freedom Of Information

March 25, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Transparency International, together with MANS, urges the Government of Montenegro to withdraw its amendments to the Law on Classified Information.

Transparency International, together with MANS, urges the Government of Montenegro to withdraw its amendments to the Law on Classified Information.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Balkan Nations, Journalism and Free Speech

Thousands Rally Against Montenegrin President

March 4, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thousands Rally Against Montenegrin President

Thousands rally against Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic and his government demanding resignation over alleged corruption, cronyism and abuse of office

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Balkan Nations, Democracy Protests, Europe, Worldwide Corruption

Buggered in the Balkans: Russia’s Latest Antics

February 26, 2019 by David Anderson, J.D. Leave a Comment

Balkans Russia’s Latest Antics

Ethnic tribalism and the poison of religion with its magical fairy tales are the weak links where malevolent actors like Russia can manipulate and damage democracy – even in a modern European context like Serbia.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Balkan Nations, Europe, Russia, Serbia

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