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Germany Remembers Dawn Of Democracy In Reichstag
The Reichstag was conceived as a kind of fig leaf for popular participation but never really was from the start due to self-confident lawmakers.
Spain’s Messy Multiparty Democracy Is Better Than Alternatives
The rise of new parties on the left, right and center has created new opportunities in Spain. Of interest is left-wing politicking.
Turkish Police Detain Dozens Of Pro-Kurdish Party Officials
Turkish police detained several members of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Friday as prosecutors move to ban the party
Belarus Reprisals Against Human Rights Defenders Continue
Belarusian authorities are waging a targeted intimidation campaign against civil society in an attempt to silence all government critics.
A Failed Workers’ Democracy: Paris Commune’s 150th Anniversary
This month marks the 150th anniversary of the Paris Commune, where workers briefly took power and formed the first workers’ government.
Police Arrest 180 At Moscow Pro-Democracy Forum
The day’s first panel, a session titled “Can Change Begin at the Municipal Level?”, was concluding as police entered the conference room.
Eurovision Rejects Belarus Propaganda Song For Political Mockery
Belarus’ political crisis has spread to this year Eurovision contest as its entry is about to be disqualified due to its controversial song choice.
Should The Eurovision Song Contest Be Politicized?
Israel is hosting Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Is it acceptable to use it as a forum to address Israel’s political occupation in Palestine?
European Countries Using Pandemic To Stifle Democracy
The Civil Liberties Union for Europe released a study outlining the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on democracy in Europe.