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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.
Human Rights Crisis Across Modern Europe
Backsliding on basic human rights is a growing crisis across modern Europe as many minorities face increasing persecution across the divided continent
Germany Pirate Party Struggles to Enter Parliament
Internet freedom political Germany pirate party struggle in Parliament prevents rise to power
Germany Ruling Party Cements Gains
Germany ruling party Chancellor Angela Merkel’s alliance vote cementing coalition economic plans
Explanation of Germany’s Unique Election System
How proportional representation is managed in Germany’s unique election system for Parliament
What Crucial 2013 German Elections Says About Europe
Upcoming crucial 2013 German elections likely to show firm commitment to strong European Union
Edward Snowden Wins German Whistleblower Award
Controversial leaker of government secrets Edward Snowden wins German whistleblower award
An Explanation of Why Russia is a Dictatorship
Political repression and a list of atrocities is proof that Russia is a dictatorship as before
Turkey’s EU Membership Talks Move Forward in Caution
Long fight for Turkey’s EU membership talks moves forward in midst of new Occupy protest movement
Tear Gas, Water Cannon and Occupy Turkey Clashes
Plenty of interesting new information and vivid pictures from police use of water cannon and Occupy Turkey protesters