Author: Phill Le Count
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Has Northern Ireland cracked the code for Democracy in a Deeply Divided Society?
Northern Ireland has developed a model that is hugely underestimated by its citizens. It has managed to bring together two sides that lived in such a state of division, both politically and physically, that they found themselves mired in a 30 year conflict which cost 3,720 people their lives. Although this number is a fraction…
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Turkey’s continued authoritarian drift
Lack of institutional and international support for Turkey’s protestors condemns the country to continue its authoritarian drift After jailing his main political rival in future elections, opposition candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu, critics fear that Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan “seems to have crossed the Rubicon“. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that Erdogan will be able to…
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The US Government explained
US Government explained The United States Constitution, written in 1787, outlines the core principles and powers of the US government. Power is divided among three branches of government that check and balance each other to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful. One, The legislative branch. This branch includes Congress, which has two houses. The…
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What is the rule of law
What is the rule of law, and why is it so important to democracy? The rule of law is a value and political ideal that underpins modern liberal democracies. The rule of law asserts that everyone is subject to fair and consistent laws, including leaders, lawmakers, and enforcers. Everyone, regardless of status, is subject to…
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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…