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Charges filed against three men in Honduras for alleged plot to assassinate Zelaya and unseat Castro

Threats to Democracy in Honduras: Arrests Made in Assassination Plot On August 14, 2025, Honduran authorities arrested Arcadio Lopez, Perfecto Enamorado, and Antonio Catan, charging them with terrorism and attempted murder as

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Brazil’s Supreme Court receives Bolsonaro’s final defense in coup trial

The far-right politician could face up to 40 years in prison. On August 14, 2025, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) received the final defense brief from former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces

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World

José Cepeda calls for improved transparency in OLAF leadership appointment process

MEP José Cepeda has called for a transparent and robust democratic process in the selection of the Director-General of OLAF (European Anti-Fraud Office). He stressed the importance of established procedures with enhanced

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Brussels

Political assassination of Colombian senator raises urgent concerns over electoral security and democracy

Political Violence in Colombia: A Threat to Democracy Political violence in Colombia remains a chilling reality that undermines democratic stability and jeopardizes the safety of public officials and social leaders. On June

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World

Moldovan court convicts Gagauzia leader amid rising election tensions

A district court in Chișinău sentenced Evgheniya Guțul, the governor of Moldova’s autonomous Gagauzia region, to seven years in prison for illegal political financing. The verdict, delivered amid a heated pre-election atmosphere,

2 weeks ago

Study finds Europeans indifferent towards democracy

Rising Disillusionment with Democracy in Europe A recent study indicates a growing disillusionment with democracy among Europeans. Only 36 percent of surveyed individuals express consistent support for democratic principles, which include valuing

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World

AfD demands repeat interview after Berlin protest disrupts live broadcast

On July 20, 2025, a live interview with Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right and pro-Russian party Alternative for Germany (AfD), was interrupted by protesters in Berlin. The broadcast took place outdoors

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Serbia’s protests escalate as EU warns against violence, tensions rise over Vucic’s rule

Mass arrests in Belgrade amid nationwide unrest as anti-government rallies take on geopolitical tone The European Union has urged Serbian authorities to refrain from violence against protesters, as mass anti-government demonstrations intensified

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World

Belarus Releases Opposition Leader Following US Envoy’s Visit Iran Warns US Against Joining Israel in Attacks

Release of Belarusian Opposition Leader Sparks International Reactions The detention of Tsikhanovski led to significant unrest across Belarus, yet it failed to unseat President Lukashenko, who asserted victory in the disputed elections

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World

Viktor Orban Faces Declining Support as Hungary’s Opposition Party “Tisza” Surges

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is gradually losing ground in the polls, with the newly formed opposition party “Tisza” gaining unprecedented momentum. According to the latest social survey released on June 18, 2025, Orban risks losing power

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Ukraine·World

Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event

An estimated 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will this week take part in a series of activities centred on the future of Europe. EYE2025 (European Youth Event), as it

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Politics

Hundreds join protest against political deadlock in Brussels

Around 500 people gathered outside the Brussels Stock Exchange on Monday to protest against the political deadlock affecting the capital. One year after the last elections, negotiators still have not formed a

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Politics

Nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Karol Nawrocki won the second and decisive round of Poland’s presidential election, official results showed Monday morning. The right-wing nationalist candidate narrowly beat his pro-European challenger, Rafał Trzaskowski. Nawrocki received 50.89 per

3 months ago

Politics·World

European Editors Rally Against Hungary’s Crackdown on Foreign-Funded Groups

Hungary’s New Law Sparks Alarm Across Europe More than 80 leading European editors have signed a petition opposing Hungary’s controversial draft legislation that aims to limit the activities of foreign-funded media and civil society groups.

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World

Survival Mode, Hungarian-Style: How Viktor Orbán Is Copying Vladimir Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is haunted by the fear of losing power — and is grasping at every possible straw to keep it. Against a backdrop of recession, a devalued forint,

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Politics·World

Serbian students arrive in Brussels after 2,000km ultramarathon for democracy

A group of Serbian students arrived in Brussels on Monday after completing a nearly 2,000-kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad, Serbia, part of a growing wave of youth-led activism demanding democratic reform and

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Society·World

Peace dictated by an aggressor is not peace — it’s a delay of the next war

Europe knows this lesson too well. Appeasement has never brought lasting peace. It has only emboldened the next tyrant. Today, Ukraine is not just defending its own borders — it is protecting

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Ukraine·World

Trade union leaders mark 80 years of anti-fascist resistance in Brussels

On the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism in Europe, members of the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) gathered in Brussels to pay tribute to resistance fighters of the

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Society

People gather at the memorial and protest held by the Tisza party on the anniversary of the 1848/49 Hungarian Revolution. (Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Hungary at a Crossroads: Struggle for Democracy or Path to Dictatorship?

On March 15, 2025, Budapest became the scene of mass protests, once again demonstrating the complexity of the country’s situation. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against

5 months ago

World

The U.S. Does Not Demand Ukraine’s Surrender: Political Realities and Kremlin Manipulations — American and Ukrainian flags are waving with wind over blue sky. Low angle view. Dispute and conflict concept. Horizontal composition with copy space.

Ukraine and the USA: Partnership, Not Capitulation

Recently, discussions about a possible ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia have intensified in the media. The Kremlin is pushing narratives suggesting that the West is allegedly forcing Kyiv into capitulation. However, the

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Ukraine·World

The Ukrainian people democratically elected Volodymyr Zelensky as President of Ukraine

Kyiv / Washington / Brussels – Ukraine remains a democratic state despite brutal Russian aggression. Volodymyr Zelensky was elected in free and transparent elections, recognized by the international community, and continues to

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World

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Charges filed against three men in Honduras for alleged plot to assassinate Zelaya and unseat Castro

Brazil’s Supreme Court receives Bolsonaro’s final defense in coup trial

José Cepeda calls for improved transparency in OLAF leadership appointment process

Political assassination of Colombian senator raises urgent concerns over electoral security and democracy

Moldovan court convicts Gagauzia leader amid rising election tensions

Study finds Europeans indifferent towards democracy

AfD demands repeat interview after Berlin protest disrupts live broadcast

Serbia’s protests escalate as EU warns against violence, tensions rise over Vucic’s rule

Belarus Releases Opposition Leader Following US Envoy’s Visit Iran Warns US Against Joining Israel in Attacks

Viktor Orban Faces Declining Support as Hungary’s Opposition Party “Tisza” Surges

Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event

Hundreds join protest against political deadlock in Brussels

Nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

European Editors Rally Against Hungary’s Crackdown on Foreign-Funded Groups

Survival Mode, Hungarian-Style: How Viktor Orbán Is Copying Vladimir Putin

Serbian students arrive in Brussels after 2,000km ultramarathon for democracy

Peace dictated by an aggressor is not peace — it’s a delay of the next war

Trade union leaders mark 80 years of anti-fascist resistance in Brussels

Hungary at a Crossroads: Struggle for Democracy or Path to Dictatorship?

Ukraine and the USA: Partnership, Not Capitulation

The Ukrainian people democratically elected Volodymyr Zelensky as President of Ukraine

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