Many constitutional systems around the globe have been tested in 2016 including in Turkey, Poland, the UK, the U.S.
Europe articles on Democracy Chronicles
View news about the struggle for better democracy in Europe, the birthplace of modern democracy and crucial pillar of the democratic world. Also see our World Democracy section and our Russia articles.
The Old World Dreamers and the New Activists
The existence of new world culture with its complex power alloy of politicians, capitalism and state security services, tells us that there is a need for our current political and economic systems to be profoundly changed.
A Controversial Proposal For British Voter ID Requirements
Trial scheme will see British voter ID asked for at polling stations in London and then beyond
Buckingham Palace’s Cost May Bring End of the British Monarchy
Many think the British Monarchy is an undemocratic, unnecessary and expensive relic of history
Behind the Global Trend Towards Illiberal Democracy
Voters are moving many countries towards a form of illiberal democracy that ignores minority rights
An Analysis of Italy’s Constitutional Reform Proposal
December 4 referendum on Italy’s constitutional reform is crucial test for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi
Germany Worries Rise Over Russian Election Hacking
Message from the spy chief in Berlin sends clear warning over possible Russian election hacking
France’s Right Wing Party Seeks to Join Populist Wave
Controversial but popular Marine Le Pen leads France’s right wing party, the National Front
Italian Constitutional Reform Referendum Crucial For PM
Vote on the controversial Italian constitutional reform referendum takes place in early December
Why the Write-In Candidate System is Still Used
The BBC recently explained how weak ballot access laws mean voters must rely on write-in candidate rules