Pope Francis recently criticized America’s involvement in Afghanistan citing Russia’s Putin while thinking he was quoting Angela Merkel.
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Polish PM to EU: Don’t lecture us Poles about democracy
In response to EU comments on rule of law in Poland, the Polish PM said Friday nobody has the right to lecture his country on democracy.
Belarus Closes Journalist Organization, Continuing Crackdown
As they pursue silencing critical reporting, authorities have ordered the closing of Belarus’s largest independent journalist association.
Sweden sacrificing democracy on nuclear waste. Why?
As a democracy, Sweden cannot separate a final high-level nuclear waste repository from the expansion of the interim one, authority.
EU will continue to promote democracy despite success of Taliban
The EU has pledged to continue to advocate democracy and human rights worldwide beyond the West’s exit from Afghanistan.
Assessing The Impact Of Digitization On Swiss Democracy
Switzerland political system is supported by technology. However little is known about the impact of digitization on its democracy.
Pro-Democracy Belarusian Kickboxer Facing Prison
Belarus champion kickboxer Alyaksey Kudzin has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for “assaulting” a police officer during protest.
Head Of Belarusian Exile Group Found Hanged In Ukraine
A Belarusian activist in exile in Ukraine was found hanged in a park near his home in Kyiv early Tuesday, prompting a murder probe.
Why Britain Needs Electoral Reform Now
The relationship between seat distribution and election results is one example of how the majority of British voters have no real power.
Belarus Sprinter Says Punishment Awaited Her At Home
After feud with her team officials at Tokyo Games Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya expressed fears of punishment back home.