If the West wants to solve this problem of out of control migration to their countries, they should come up with a plan that will allow the Syrian President to be removed from office and allow for a democratically elected President
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.
German Party Collapses After Brexit Vote
Right-wing Alternative for Germany Party collapses and Merkel support rises in post-Brexit fallout
Is this the End of the EU, Following the Brexit Vote?
It is a good sign that people are paying attention to what is going on with their countries and how foreign entities are affecting their daily lives and their role in the world given Europe’s history and its turbulent past
Walking on Knives in Orlando
With the recent events of the Orlando Massacre, I can’t help to think back to how Hitler became the prejudiced human he was. I catch myself picturing how he developed into the monstrosity he turned out to be.
A New Pro-EU Speaker Elected in Ukrainian Parliament
Politicians in the Ukrainian Parliament have elected a new pro-EU Prime Minister after months of political turmoil emanating from the two year old civil war which has split apart the country
Anti Migrant AFD Party Gains in Germany’s March Election
It is important for the politicians in Germany to listen to the will of the voters in their states and to balance the acceptance of legitimate refugees who are fleeing war with the safety of their citizens
The Viral Popularity of a Syrian Satirist
Syrian satirist and filmmaker Firas Alshater has become an internet sensation on his YouTube
On the Success of Participatory Governance
Germany’s experience with participatory governance is limited but the potential benefits are huge
A German Political Earthquake Following Migrant Crisis
As Germany continues to struggle to find a way to adequately handle the migrant crisis, politicians may be facing a new challenge as their constituents go to the polls in 2016.
What Now For Troubled European Democracy?
A look at a few nations that personify the increasingly troubled European democracy project