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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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A seismic political shift occurred in Serbia after nearly two years of protests. Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat in an election which saw a high turnout. The Student List party wants to focus on tackling corruption, strengthening democracy and restoring the rule of law.
France is deploying 70,000 police backed by specialist units in readiness to tackle anticipated street protests on Saturday after violence and looting rocked the country last weekend.
Italy is bracing itself for more street violence after authorities warned that a new wave of protest over soaring living costs and unaffordable housing may well be in the offing.
Serbs go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. The opposition “Students’ List” is standing against Vučić’s party and it motivated tens of thousands of people to attend a final rally in Belgrade.
Several ITV journalists have been reported to police by right-wing Reform UK following an expose they produced. The party is accused of bullying for the "sinister approach" that stifles public-interest reporting.
A close associate former Hungarian PM Orbán has come under investigation: hundreds of millions of euros are said to have gone missing under the supervision of former central bank governor György Matolcsy.
Five pro-Europe opposition parties risk being banned in Georgia as the country's constitutional court hears a ruling party bid to that effect. The court has until June next year to decide, a move that could sound the death knell for democracy, critics warn.
Poland’s abortion laws are among the strictest in Europe. Two draft bills aim to change this – but the crucial hurdle still lies ahead.
In mere days Serbians will vote in a highly anticipated election with a lot at stake. Ahead of the vote, a media squeeze has taken place as pro-government coverage proliferates. Critics say the government want to silence every critical voice.
A monthslong political stalemate in Romania was brought to an end when independent diplomat Luca Niculescu was elected prime minister by lawmakers. He now has to secure support in a fragmentend Parliament while also tackling a large budget deficit.
51.1 per cent voted against Prime Minister Jansa: the Slovenian people want to keep their licence fee for the time being. In the end, it was the votes cast from abroad that sealed the deal.
The German political landscape is in turmoil over attempts to form a coalition following elections in the city-state of Berlin. The Left emerged victors, but with just 45 seats in the 153-seat chamber. It is seeking an alliance with Social Democrats and the Greens.
Tent camps have sprouted in Lisbon and Porto amid protests over the cost of living and in particular the cost of housing. The protests mirror similar protests in France and Italy, but this time without the violence.
Cost-of-living protests erupted into violence in the northern Italian city of Milan. Prime Minister Meloni condemned the riots and called a security meeting for Monday.
