Democracy

The move comes as lawmakers prepare to vote through the controversial restrictions on civil society.

Hard-right forces are gaining ground ahead of next month’s European Parliament election.

The proposals would allocate millions for democracy-building while imposing restrictions on Georgian Dream politicians.

Even before the European election, maneuvering is underway for top jobs in Brussels.

The Ukrainian president will likely use the events to request more Western help against Russia.

The controversial legislation echoes rules used by Russia, Hungary and Kyrgyzstan, legal experts warn.

Georgian Dream’s “foreign agent” bill and crackdown on protesters faces growing condemnation.

Incentives would push South Caucasus country to guarantee free elections following outrage over the government’s Kremlin-style “foreign agent” bill.

A leaked draft bill seen by POLITICO would target ruling party lawmakers and law enforcement officers, as well as possible Russian agents in the country.

“Perhaps this will remind the Russians that they actually fought real Nazis once, not imaginary ones in Ukraine,” an administration official said.

Ukraine is trafficking in orphans and organs; a secretive global elite is causing multiple crises; and Madeleine Albright wanted to wipe out Russia — those are just some of the greatest hits of Vladimir Putin’s longtime security adviser.

The app will be blocked as part of a state of emergency which includes the deployment of the army and a curfew on the island.

Brussels warns the country that its Kremlin-style civil society restrictions could imperil its EU bid.

Intimidation is becoming a feature of daily life, even before a controversial new Kremlin-style law takes effect.

Nationalists joining PM Andrej Plenkovic’s new coalition have demanded cuts to funding for an independent newspaper.

Two island nations bookending the Eurasian continent are joining forces to combat the growing threat from neighboring autocracies.

Commission president says Europe is insufficiently prepared to deal with meddling from foes like Russia. 

The court ruled that the agency is justified in classifying Alternative for Germany as a suspected extremist organization due to statements “against the principals of democracy.”

Journalists warn new populist prime minister is trying to sideline those in the media he disagrees with.

Recent assaults spark national debate over Germany’s increasingly raw political climate, with some seeing echoes of its dark history.

Franziska Giffey was struck by a man wielding a “bag filled with hard contents.”

Washington’s staunch backing for Israel’s war in Gaza likely hurt its popularity.