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Russian National Anthem Parody to be Criminalized
Popularity of ironic Russian national anthem parody leads to Parliament proposal for a ban
Serbian EU Entry Talks Focus on Democracy Reforms
Democracy and justice are on the reform agenda during the most recent Serbian EU entry discussions
Anti-Brussels Sentiment Spreading Throughout the EU
As the EU and major powers continue to struggle to deal with the fallout from the Brexit vote, its’ repercussions have already started to make its way around Europe with anti-Brussels sentiment
A Moldova Whistleblower and the New Cold War
Moldova whistleblower Mihail Gofman exposed corruption in his country linked to global powers
How Belarus Balances Relations With Giant Neighbors
Dictator Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus balances Europe and Russia relations to keep power
British Drama is Reminder of Problems Facing Female Politicians
The multiple barriers faced by most female politicians across the globe are still standing tall
Breaking Barriers With Milan’s First Muslim Councilwoman
Sumaya Abdel Qader has been elected as the first Muslim Councilwoman in Milan’s ancient history
The Adventures of an Icelandic Comedian in Politics
Icelandic comedian Jon Gnarr won a seat as mayor of Reykjavik to continue his assault on system
On the Referendum as a Valid Tool for Democracy
More see the referendum process as a danger to good governance following the Brexit vote