Author: Phill Le Count
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The New Hour of Europe. And maybe the last.
The recent shifts and statements from newly reelected president Donald Trump have provoked a shockwave within Europe. Despite the recent announcements of the resumption of military support to Ukraine, European countries are now assuming that US allyship and military support are not to be taken for granted, spurring the political will to reinforce European defense,…
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USA election
For Presidential elections, which happen every four years, US candidates must first put themselves forward for primary votes for their party in each state.
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EU elections?
The European elections are your opportunity to choose who represents your country in the European Parliament, the only directly elected body of the EU. The European Commission and Council on the other hand are unelected.
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UK General Election
In UK elections, you get a chance to change the make up of the UK’s primary legislative body, the House of Commons.
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Women’s Suffrage!
On August 26, 1920, women in the United States were granted the right to vote, a pivotal moment in the global struggle for women’s suffrage.
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Macron’s government highlights the need for constitutional reform
Written by Valentin Julliard, After a successful no-confidence vote that dissolved the government, French President, Emmanuel Macron, appointed a new Prime Minister, François Bayrou. Bayrou is the fourth Prime Minister of 2024, and another controversial choice. Debates spurred in French media after his appointment, with commenters estimating the chances of his new government, supporters legitimising…
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POST-ELECTION INTERNET RESTRICTIONS IN MOZAMBIQUE: SILENCING DEMOCRACY
Written by Carmona Polá, Mozambique’s government has long faced criticism for its democratic shortcomings, particularly regarding transparency and accountability. From flawed electoral processes to a lack of open dialogue with citizens, the ruling party has often prioritized consolidating power over fostering trust in democratic institutions. These habits undermine the principles of democracy, leaving citizens disillusioned…
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A Leftward Outlier? Investigating the UK’s Electoral Climate Amid Europe’s Rightward Shift
Written by Roman de Prez, With the Labour Party winning its second-largest majority in its 124-year history, you could be forgiven for thinking that left-wing ideas were flourishing amongst the country’s electorate. When taking a deeper dive into electoral statistics though, you might be surprised to see how healthy the country’s right-wing voting bloc is.…
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American Democracy Threatened by Increasingly Dangerous Rhetoric from Politicians
White House lawn by Daniel Schwen Increasingly aggressive rhetoric from America’s leaders has led to the alienation of many Americans from their democratic system of government, leading many to embrace violence as an alternative, with 12% of Democrats and 28% of Republicans believing that violence may be necessary to resolve the country’s issues. If America’s democratic…