Germany called for improved monitoring and surveillance ahead of the federal elections in September
Germany articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Germany. According to Freedom House, "state governments have considerable authority over matters such as education, policing, taxation and spending". Germany's relationship to the European Union remains key. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Europe.
My Idea of Extreme Politics is Your Normal
One person’s extreme is another’s normal. If I were to have a conversation about religion with large numbers of people in America, some would consider me extreme for being an Atheist and for being a Socialist.
Fearing Cyber Attacks on German Election Day
The German elections could be affected by hacking just like the US presidential elections last year
Facebook Warns German Fake News Bill Won’t Combat Hate Speech
Facebook said the draft law in Germany to tackle fake news will not be enough to tackle hate speech
Italian Political Parties Agree to German-Style Election Reforms
A tentative deal has been reached between Italy’s main political parties on a reform of voting rules
Deutsche Welle Journalist Niragira Released by DR Congo
Deutsche Welle Burundian correspondent Antedisteste Niragira has been released
How African Nepotism Compares to European Norms
How did it happen that the such a good proportion of leaders of Europe have no biological children?
Germany Demands Release of Detained Congo Journalist
Reporter Antediteste Niragira was arrested by the Congolese intelligence service on Wednesday
Germany’s Biggest State Heads to the Polls
Voters in Germany’s most populous state cast their ballots on Sunday in a state election
Foreign Election Interference Fears Gains Traction in Europe
Fears have been voiced in several European countries that elections could be marred by manipulation