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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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The Yellow Vest movement that paralyzed Paris in 2018 is joining a widening collection of protest groups challenging the authorities.
Financial problems at the Ueno Bank have triggered a serious crisis in Paraguay. The scandal has thrown not only the financial system but also the country’s government into turmoil.
Following the murder of her father in exile, the Russian opposition activist Shanna Nemzova has been campaigning for democracy and freedom in her homeland. Moscow’s judiciary is now sentencing her in absentia for this.
Israel's President Isaac Herzog is meeting with party leaders to decide whether to give prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu or one of his rivals the first opportunity of forming a coalition.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement.
Thirty-six years after Hungary transitioned to a democracy, every citizen will be able to consult the secret police files of the communist era. PM Magyar delivers a key election promise by making them public. The archive holds the names of around 55,000 people.
The Electoral Commission in Israel sees no evidence of irregularities that could affect the result. Nevertheless, the dispute between the outgoing government and the opposition is escalating dangerously as coalition talks are starting up.
Chile's justice minister is facing calls to resign as protesters denounce reduced sentences for at least 56 child sex offenders. The Chilean president for his part has said that he was following a Supreme Court guideline and could not refuse to apply the sentence reductions.
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol saw his sentence for spreading misinformation on the campaign trail upheld. Although no big surprise, this could force the opposition to pay back a hefty sum.
For decades, Texas was considered a safe bet for the Republicans. But dissatisfaction with US President Donald Trump has become a major burden. The state is now glowing blue, the colour of the Democrats.
