Europe is being forced to awaken to a new reality of a more confrontational stance from Russia that threatens to destabilize the continent and return it to an era of division and even open conflict.
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Sweden. According to Freedom House, Sweden is an electoral democracy and "eight political parties are currently represented in the unicameral Parliament known as the Riksdag, elected every 4 years". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Europe articles.
From Eritrean Child Soldier to Swedish Parliarmentarian
Escape from childhood nightmare for Eritrean child soldier to later success is modern fairy tale
Swedish Feminist Initiative Party Seeks to Conquer Europe
After local success in last elections, the Swedish Feminist Initiative Party wants European spread
Saudi-Swede Relations Turn Sour Over Human Rights
Expelling of ambassador marks the latest low point for Saudi-Swede relations amid human right spat
Julian Assange Says Will Soon Leave Ecuadorian Embassy
Julian Assange is wanted in Sweden on accusations of sex assaults is facing extradition to Stockholm and then possibly to the United States following a document dump of military cables in 2010 which caused controversy all around the world.
Russia Steps Up Olympics Clampdown on LGBT Activists
Increasing arrests and violent propaganda accompany Olympics clampdown on LGBT activists
Madeleine Albright Awarded ‘Unique Female Leader’
Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton, Madeleine Albright awarded for her role as a unique woman with realpolitik power according to charity
Protesters Protect Swedish Right to Wear Hijab
Prominent citizens make stand in support of Swedish right to wear hijab for Muslims who have faced world’s discrimination based on their religious clothing
Segregation and Sweden: Racism in the Nordic Supermodel
The riots that have shaken the Nordic Supermodel lately are not what’s wrong with Sweden but rather they are an omen of inevitable change
Teddy Bears Embarrass Belarus Dictatorship
Activists Embarrass Belarus Dictatorship Reeling From Attention to Horrible Democratic Record