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European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

To stop instances of corruption, the European Parliament is planning to put in place “firewalls” as well as “sound alarm bells early.”

Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

Three decades after independence, Slovakia is trailing Switzerland on the path of decision-making via direct democratic popular rights.

Czech Billionaire Fights Fraud Trial Alongside Presidential Contest

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

Czech former PM returned to court…to fight fraud accusations over a 2 million euro subsidy, days before a presidential election.

Russia’s Ruling Party Uses AI To Purge Anti-War Voters

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

Russia’s ruling party is purging its ranks of opponents to the war in Ukraine with AI and algorithms that track voters’ social media activity.

Lawyer Who Defended Opposition Activists Flees Russia

by DC Editors - January 7, 2023

Russian lawyer Leonid Krikun, who defended opposition and civil right activists in high-profile cases, has fled Russia, fearing for his safety.

Russia Is Europe’s Most Dangerous Country For Journalists

by DC Editors - January 3, 2023

2022 witnessed an increase in violence against journalists, especially in Russia, with many losing their lives for doing their job.

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

by DC Editors - November 8, 2022

France’s arms industry has long armed authoritarian regimes like in Egypt and Saudi Arabia and is now setting sights on Europe due to the war in Ukraine.