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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.

On the G7 plate at this time

by DC Editors - June 30, 2022

On the G7 plate at this time

The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, England, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Japan

How Popular Votes Made Switzerland A Global Democracy Leader

by DC Editors - June 28, 2022

How Popular Votes Made Switzerland A Global Democracy Leader

A turning point in Swiss history was the adoption of the new federal constitution as it led to a number of significant reforms.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Switzerland

 ‘Orbanization’? How To Capture A Democracy

by DC Editors - May 23, 2022

 ‘Orbanization’? How To Capture A Democracy

Last month, Viktor Orban won a 4th term as Prime Minister of Hungary. A new EU report points to an electoral autocracy in the country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Hungary

Eurovision Vote Hacking Attempt Foiled, Police Say

by DC Editors - May 18, 2022

Eurovision Vote Hacking Attempt Foiled, Police Say

According to Italian authorities, hackers who are loyal to Russia attempted to sabotage voting for the Eurovision Song Contest.

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

Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich

Proponents of the right to vote for youth as young as 16 in Switzerland suffered another setback following a vote in canton Zurich.

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

A Dangerous Reprise Of American Exceptionalism In Ukraine

by Jamie Lampidis - May 15, 2022

The stakes are too high to cave into Putin’s phantasmatic imperial play, and too high to believe that this war can be won by arming Ukrainians.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Europe, Russia, Ukraine

What’s Happened To Scotland’s Local Democracy?

by DC Editors - May 12, 2022

What’s Happened To Scotland’s Local Democracy?

Despite its oft-repeated social democratic aspirations, Scotland is probably one of the most centralised states in Europe.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe

Ukrainian And Polish History: Fighting The Empires

by Maxim Sidorenko - April 26, 2022

Ukrainian And Polish History

On February 24th, Russia started an unprovoked war against Ukraine. It has become one more attempt of the empire to demolish the Ukrainian state.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Europe, Poland, Russia, Ukraine

French election: World leaders congratulate Macron on victory

by DC Editors - April 26, 2022

French election: World leaders congratulate Macron on victory

Many of the congratulatory comments given to President Macron following his re-election Sunday focused on European stability.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France

Experts: Swiss E-Vote System Is Improved, But Not Perfect

by DC Editors - April 24, 2022

Experts: Swiss E-Vote System Is Improved, But Not Perfect

According to a research by independent experts, a proposed new online voting system in Switzerland still need technical upgrades.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Internet and Democracy, Switzerland

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