2019 European parliament elections vulnerable to hacking due to Russian disinformation campaigns that disrupted the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
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Facebook Backs German Election Integrity Initiatives
Facebook has launched German initiatives to defend election integrity and examine the ethics of artificial intelligence its operations chief said on Sunday.
France Accused of Impoverishing Africa Through Colonial-Era Currency
France accused of manipulating the economies of African countries that use the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency backed by the French treasury.
Europe’s Populist-Leaning Voters Really Just Want Direct Democracy
Populist parties are on the rise in most European countries. But the citizens that back them also support more direct democracy. Do they deliver it?
Billionaire Mo Ibrahim Calls on Sudan to Stop Protest Crackdown
Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim calls on president al-Bashir to stop deadly crackdown of 30 year rule protest going on for over a month now.
It Been the Bleakest Year in Decades for Russian Human Rights
Russian government relentlessly reduced space for peaceful dissent, political opposition, and civic activism in Russia during 2018, Human Rights Watch said.
Berlusconi’s Back and Running for EU Parliament After Ban Lifted
Three-time Italian premier, Berlusconi popular for rebounding from legal woes, personal scandal, heart trouble & political setbacks, runs for parliament.
Mayor’s Killing in Poland Sparks Anger Against Hate Speech
Gdansk mayor, Pawel Adamowicz death in Poland sparks anger against hate speech with many calling for stronger actions against those who threaten others.
Thousands March in Belgrade in Anti-Government Protest
Thousands march in Belgrade in anti government protests to mark the anniversary of the unresolved assassination of Kosovo Serb leader.
France’s Macron Launches ‘Grand Debate’ Following Protests
French President Emmanuel Macron is formally launching a “grand debate” to try to appease yellow vest movement following weeks of anti-government protests.