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Trusted news agencies tracing tendencies of democratisation and autocratisation globally
Trusted news agencies tracing tendencies of democratisation and autocratisation globally
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Under pressure after his CDU was soundly beaten by the anti-immigrant AfD in a weekend regional election, the German Chancellor Merz lashed out in the Bundestag, accusing them of seeking "ethnic cleansing". The AfD has now filed a criminal complaint alleging defamation.
Angela Merkel has issued an appeal to voters in a northern German state to stand up for democracy in Sunday's election. Her call follows a resounding victory for the AfD in another state. Many observers see the anti-immigrant AfD as anti-democratic as well.
Anthony Lee was the Conservative Party's campaing chief at the time of the 2024 general election in the UK. He and his wife, who was an MP candidaten, admitted to cheating with election bets.
A probe into the SPD candidate for mayor of Berlin could not have come at a worse time for the party. The city-state heads into an election on September 20 with the SPD polling in third place level with the Greens behind Chancellor Merz's CDU and the anti-immigrant AfD.
Mainstream German parties say they will not cooperate the anti-migrant AfD after its resounding victory in a state election. Now, another populist party, the BSW, which backs leftist economic policies but also wants to limit immigration is offering talks - but no coalition.
Following ongoing protests by many Serbs, President Vucic is pushing for early parliamentary elections on October 25. It's a test of Vucic's hold on power as protests have rattled his rule.
The Prime Minister had previously told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is ‘off limits’.
Europe still tops global democracy rankings—but the foundations beneath that lead are showing cracks. A new study warns that improving living standards are masking stalled institutions, weakening accountability and a complacency that could shape the continent’s future.
A secret list of Spanish journalists and their political opinions, compiled by the Interior Ministry has caused a further row against the backdrop of criticism over the migration crisis in Ceuta. The Spanish journalist body calls the list a "direct attack on press freedom".
Party conventions are uncommon in the US ahead of midterm elections. Yet, the Republicans are now organising such an event in Texas. With an unpopular war and an unpopular president they want to raise their profile and shift the focus onto their achievements.
