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Hungary’s Continued Slide Towards Authoritarianism
The Hungarian government’s ongoing efforts to undermine its judiciary, stifle civil society, and deepen ties to Russia
Spain’s to Remove ex-Dictator Franco’s Remains from Mausoleum
Public pressure has grown to turn the site into a memorial honoring those who died on both sides
Ukraine ‘Corruption Park’ Shows Ill-Gotten Gains
A pop-up “Corruption Park” opened in Ukraine to highlight the scale of the problem with interactive exhibits and displays
Human Rights Concerns Linger Amid Russian World Cup Moment
Human rights defenders warn the Kremlin is failing to meet obligations for social and political freedoms at home
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Released From Jail
Navalny was freed Thursday after serving a 30-day jail sentence for his role in organizing massive protests
Ireland to Vote on Removing Blasphemy as an Offense
Ireland will hold a referendum later this year to remove the offense of blasphemy from its constitution
Majority of Women in Charge of New Spanish Government
A female-dominated cabinet is taking shape as part of Spain’s new Socialist government
Why the Staged Assassination Unnerves Ukrainian Journalists
Ukrainian authorities have said the elaborate operation was designed to foil a Russian plot to assassinate Babchenko
Trump Officials Get Updated on Russian Election Manipulation
The extent of the influence upon the election has yet to be fully uncovered but it is widely believed that the Russians tried to influence both the Trump and Clinton campaigns. The Russians are accused of spreading disinformation via social media.