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View news about the struggle for better democracy in Europe, the birthplace of modern democracy and crucial pillar of the democratic world. Also see our World Democracy section and our Russia articles.

European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption

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

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

Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives

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

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Switzerland

Czech Billionaire Fights Fraud Trial Alongside Presidential Contest

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

Czech Billionaire Fights Fraud Trial Alongside Presidential Contest

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

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

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

by DC Editors - January 20, 2023

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

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Russia

Lawyer Who Defended Opposition Activists Flees Russia

by DC Editors - January 7, 2023

A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy

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

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles, Russia

Russia Is Europe’s Most Dangerous Country For Journalists

by DC Editors - January 3, 2023

Russia Is Europe's Most Dangerous Country For Journalists

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

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech, Russia, Ukraine

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

by DC Editors - November 8, 2022

France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Europe, France

Internet Elections Ignite Fierce Debate In Netherlands

by DC Editors - October 29, 2022

It is ill-advised to organize a political election via the Internet. That is the conclusion reached by the research team of Bernard van Gastel.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

Scandinavia Offers Clues For Road Map To Successful Democracies

by DC Editors - October 16, 2022

C-SPAN Won’t Solve Your Democracy Problem, America

Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark always rate highly on scales assessing democratic health, but it’s not easy to replicate their systems.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Sweden

Swiss Reject Giving Vote To 16-Year-Olds

by DC Editors - September 29, 2022

Swiss Reject Giving Vote To 16-Year-Olds

Voters in Swiss canton Bern have given short shrift to a proposal aimed at lowering the legal voting age to persons as young as 16.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Switzerland, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

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