Tag: Democracy
Iran: Reza Pahlavi, the enigmatic son of the Shah who sees himself as the savior of democracy
Even in Paris, many of them give him “your majesty” when they address Reza Pahlavi. On his presentation card, the word “prince” precedes his name. At 62, the son of…
Sweden boycotts boxing World Cup: “No democracy”
Last week, the American Boxing Association made the decision to boycott the WC. Now Sweden follows suit and does the same, as do England, Ireland and the Czech Republic, who…
Lula and Biden: Democracy won
Published: Less than 20 min ago full screen Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and US President Joe Biden on their way to the Oval Office of the White…
Lula and Biden: Democracy won
US President Joe Biden and Brazil’s newly elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had some common experiences to discuss when they met in Washington DC in the US on…
“An attack on democracy” – Hear the testimonies from the storming
This week the congress in Brazil reopened, but the work to clean up after the storm is still ongoing. – I have seen many demonstrations here, but none like this…
Pensions: between Macron and the street, the untraceable justice of the peace of French democracy
What is an election for? The so-called government parties, yesterday LR, today the PS, are zealously breaking this tool, incapable as they are of deciding by ballot a question about…
Åkesson: Turkey no democracy
Published: Just now full screen Sweden Democrats party leader Jimmie Åkesson speaks during Wednesday’s party leader debate in the plenary hall of the Riksdag. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT A doll representing…
Brazil insurgency: Bolsonaro supporters challenge democracy
On Sunday January 8, 2023, hundreds of Bolsonarist demonstrators invaded the presidential palace, Congress and the Supreme Court for several hours in a chaos reminiscent of the invasion of the…
The Minister for Civil Defence: Disinformation a threat to Sweden’s democracy
According to the Agency for Psychological Defense, the amount of misinformation and influence campaigns that have been directed at Sweden in 2022 “to the highest degree” has been more extensive…
Mayor Dijksma expresses support for convicted colleague in Istanbul
According to Dijksma, her Turkish colleague plays an important role in defending democratic values. “Mayors should be able to do their job without being hindered or even prosecuted. After all,…