Hungary turns the page: after sixteen years, Orbán concedes to Magyar
BUDAPEST — Sixteen years of Viktor Orbán ended the way democratic eras are supposed to end: at the ballot box, with a…
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Istanbul’s mayor behind bars: the arrest that sent Turkey into the streets
ISTANBUL — Before dawn on Wednesday, Turkish police detained Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and the man most polls described as…
Local and regional authorities play a crucial role in building resilient democratic societies: conference hosted by Council of Europe Congress
The role of local and regional authorities in effectively responding to the challenges facing European democracies, in supporting Ukraine, protecting human rights, saving…
Congress and associations of local and regional authorities: renewed partnership in strengthening grassroots democracy
On 12 and 13 September 2024, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities hosted a Conference of national associations of local and regional authorities from…
OAS Report Shakes Venezuelan Election Results: Trust in Democracy Eroded
According to a report released by the Organization of American States (OAS) the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation (DECO) stated that…
Venezuela’s Presidential Election: A Path to Democracy or a Road Paved with Irregularities?
As the dust settles from Venezuela’s recent presidential election, the European Union (EU) has provided a critical assessment of the electoral process,…
Europe – from a model of democracy to a Fort Europa
In our work with human rights, democracy, and inclusiveness in societies, we have had the possibility to exchange experiences with NGOs from…
Civil society, business, and culture encourage citizens to vote in EU elections | News
Leading lights from across Europe’s business, cultural and non-profit communities have joined in the campaign to raise awareness about the importance of…
Why do we treat people as property of their tyrants?
By Hasanboy Burhanov – Founder of the political opposition movement Erkin O’zbekiston (Free Uzbekistan) On 2 October 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi…
2024 Bangladesh Parliamentary Elections, Democracy is key to relations with the EU
The upcoming parliamentary elections in Bangladesh are crucial for EU-Bangladesh relations. Bangladesh's commitment to free and fair elections will determine the future…