The Belarusian journalist and his Russian girlfriend who were pulled off a flight that was diverted to Minsk are under house arrest.
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France’s Young Voters Turned Off By Key Election
Nearly 90% of France’s youngest voters did not turn out to vote in the first round of the regional elections held last Sunday.
How Slovakia Halted Its Democratic Descent
Recent triumphs of Slovakia’s civil society and opposition are a lesson for pro-democracy movements worldwide: change is possible.
Coronavirus Pandemic Worsened Corruption In EU
During the pandemic, 29%of EU residents sought healthcare from well-connected friends or family, Transparency International survey.
The Oligarchs Who Help Turn Democracy Into Autocracy
Rulers — and the oligarchs who support them — have found out how to establish a one-party state without resorting to coups.
Push To End Veto Power Of Single EU Member States
Germany’s Foreign Minister has argued that individual EU member states’ right to veto paralyses the EU and must be abolished.
Belarus Dissident TV Confessions Slammed As Coerced
A dissident journalist was forced to appear in a film on state TV in which he wept, lauded Belarus’s dictator, Alexander Lukashenko.
Belarus Editor Arrested Amid Crackdown On Journalists
The chief editor of a popular internet news site in one of Belarus’ largest cities was detained and his home searched by authorities.
Belarus’s Hijacking Is A Sign Of Weakness
Was Belarus’s state hijacking of a plane last Sunday to arrest a dissident a show of force by President Lukashenko or an act of desperation?
Meet The Belarus Rugby Captain Fighting For Democracy
Mariya Shakuro, captain of Belarus women’s sevens and beach rugby sides, was imprisoned for 10 days for opposing Lukashenko.