According to new research, the majority of Europeans want to see some of their legislators replaced by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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The Impact Of COVID-19 On European Democracy
Elections in Germany, the US, and the Netherlands, to name a few, have all faced challenges in the context of the COVID-19 crisis.
Detained Belarus Journalist Appears In Forced Confession Video
Belarusian activist Raman Pratasevich appeared in a 29-second video in which he confesses to crimes. Video analysis suggests coercion.
Belarus Forces Down Plane Carrying Dissident
The plane with the well-known Belarusian dissident, Roman Protasevich, was flying from Athens to Lithuania when it was forced down.
Swiss Public Petitions: Seemingly Toothless Yet Fundamental
The oldest democratic tradition in Switzerland is petitioning. Every year, petitions with tens of thousands of signatures are sent to parliament.
French Ex-President Sarkozy Faces Campaign Financing Trial
Nicolas Sarkozy, former President of France, is back in court for a campaign financing trial after being convicted guilty of corruption.
Belarus’s Channels Of Civil Society Are Being Destroyed
Tut.by, a Belarusian website that reported on protests against President Lukashenko’s election fraud, has been taken offline.
Europeans Vs American Thinking On Mandatory Voting
In three key European states a majority of adults back compulsory voting but opinions in the United States are far more divided.
How Europe Helps Authoritarian Regimes To Export Repression
Extraditing activists and tight migrant controls are some ways in which western democracies are promoting authoritarian regimes.
Scottish Nationalists Vow Independence Vote After Election Win
Pro-independence parties gained a majority in Scotland’s Parliament, with the First Minister promising a fresh independence referendum.