Etiket: Democracy
“worried” by “the evolution of our parliamentary democracy”, the LREM figure of the Assembly Hugues Renson gives up representing himself
“Parliament no longer works as it should”. Hugues Renson, LREM vice-president of the National Assembly, announced on Wednesday February 16 his intention not to stand for re-election in the next…
the popular Primary “does not concern ecology, it concerns social democracy”, according to Delphine Batho
Yannick Jadot’s spokeswoman regrets that “ecological issues” are “overshadowed in the debate” by these divisions. Article written by Posted on 01/31/2022 19:29 Update on 01/31/2022 20:00 Reading time : 1…
Interview with a co-author of the book Authoritarian Nightmare | “The United States is a threat to Canadian democracy”
Although Donald Trump is no longer President of the United States, his supporters are more determined than ever to regain control of their country, at a time when a worrying…
Philippe Poutou calls for democracy
The NPA candidate is back in Poitiers to hold a meeting at the Blossac salons. Philippe Poutou calls more than ever for democracy to obtain the 500 signatures of mayors…
Marine Le Pen seen as “a danger to democracy” by 50% of French people, Éric Zemmour by 62%
Half of French people (50%) consider the candidate of the National Rally Marine Le Pen as “a danger to democracy”, against 62% for the candidate of “Reconquest!” Éric Zemmour, according…
Marine Le Pen seen as “a danger to democracy” by 50% of French people, Éric Zemmour by 62%
Half of French people (50%) consider the candidate of the National Rally Marine Le Pen as “a danger to democracy”, against 62% for the candidate of “Reconquest!” Éric Zemmour, according…
“In a democracy, Jean-Luc Mélenchon must have the right to present himself”, proclaims Manon Aubry about sponsorships
Posted the 01/12/2022 10:03 Update the 01/12/2022 10:04 AM Article written by The LFI MEP was on Tuesday the guest of “Your political moment” on the franceinfo channel. The situation…
Majority of Americans fear “collapse” of their democracy
A large majority of Americans consider political instability the greatest threat to the United States where democracy could “collapse”, according to a poll released Wednesday which confirms the deep division…
The attack on the Capitol, one year later | American democracy at a crossroads?
A cycle that began 220 years ago may have reached its conclusion on January 6, 2021. Posted on January 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Christophe Cloutier-Roy Postdoctoral researcher and acting…
In Praise of Democracy | After a flamboyant speech, Biden challenged to deliver results
(Washington) A flamboyant speech on democracy, an indictment against Trump, and after? Joe Biden wants to galvanize the Democratic camp and revive a mired presidency, but he is taking a…
One year after assault on Capitol Hill, Biden charges Trump, vows to fight for democracy
In a speech of rare gravity, Joe Biden charged Donald Trump on Thursday, who “tried to prevent a peaceful transfer of power”, promising not to let “anyone put the knife…
Defense of Democracy | Kamala Harris calls on Americans to “unite”
(Washington) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday called on Americans to “unite” to “defend” democracy, a year after the assault on Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, 2021 by supporters of…
Readers’ place | Democracy is no longer contagious
The text signed by Frédéric Mérand and Jennifer Welsh on democracy in the world, published on January 2 in the Context section, elicited interesting comments from readers. Here is an…
International | Democracy is no longer contagious
What do China and Qatar have in common? Posted on January 2, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Frédéric Merand Professor of political science and scientific director of the Center for International…
A year after the assault on Capitol Hill, Americans worried about their democracy
Two polls published on Sunday January 2 take stock of the state of democracy in the United States. A third of those questioned condone the use of force Article written…
A year after the assault on Capitol Hill, Americans worried about their democracy
A year after the violent assault on Capitol Hill, Americans remain concerned for their democracy and nearly a third consider that the use of force can sometimes be justified to…
For many African countries, 2021 has rhyme with democracy at half mast and growing insecurity
Algeria has not turned the page on Hirak to the chagrin of the authorities. The Egyptian regime is as oppressive as ever. No elections in Libya, governance crisis in Tunisia,…
For many African countries, 2021 has rhyme with democracy at half mast and growing insecurity
Algeria has not turned the page on Hirak to the chagrin of the authorities. The Egyptian regime is as oppressive as ever. No elections in Libya, governance crisis in Tunisia,…
Joe Machin and the sick democracy
Our neighbors, the Americans, are often at the forefront to denounce in all directions the snags on democracy that are the dictatorial regimes, but how to interpret this “extreme” democratic…
The G7 denounces an “erosion” of democracy in Hong Kong
The G7 and the European Union denounced Monday an “erosion” of democracy in Hong Kong, where the ballot reserved for the first time for “patriotic” candidates was hailed as a…