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Global
New Year's Resolution: Give Up Elections to Focus on Democracy
2024's "Year of Elections" damaged democracy. Let's stop devoting so many resources to voting.
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USA
Five Positive Lessons from the US Elections for Europe
Here we go again.  Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, and I’m sure by now you’ve already...
France
COLUMN Stop the Democracy In-Fighting
We need democracy ecosystems, not democracy waves.
Germany
PODCAST: Germany's MMP Electoral System and Its Reform with Armin Schäfer
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South Africa
Reviving the Promises of the Freedom Charter: Participatory Democracy for a More Equal South Africa
The Freedom Charter, adopted by activist groups in 1955 during the early years of the apartheid regime,...
European Union
Mobilising youth for democracy: our projects ahead of elections
Youth participation in democracy is crucial for ensuring a vibrant, representative, and forward-thinking...
San Miguel de Allende
National Election, Local Realities
Where 7 out of 8 mayoral candidates have a public security escort
Young Are Sick of Status Quo
Frustration and South Africa's election
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Global
The Meaning of Irish Defeat
A Roundup from Barcelona to Nelson Mandela Bay
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Germany
One-Third of My Neighbors?
The polls say the AfD has 1/3 support in my community. What does that look like?
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