Articles tagged with: democracy
How sexually explicit deepfakes undermine democracy and women’s role in the EU
02 Oct EU Institutions
How sexually explicit deepfakes undermine democracy and women’s role in the EU
Female politicians have been disproportionately impacted by AI-generated pornographic content.
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
01 Oct EU Institutions
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) took the top spot in Sunday's general election. Here's a look at how they did it and what it means for the EU.
Poland’s Tusk faces rule-of-law paradox
20 Sep EU Institutions
Poland’s Tusk faces rule-of-law paradox
The Polish prime minister's plans to restore the rule of law may need to wait for a new president next year. But by then, it could be too late.
Opposition advisor calls on EU to recognise González winner of Venezuelan election
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Opposition advisor calls on EU to recognise González winner of Venezuelan election
The EU has rejected strongman Maduro's claim to Venezuela's presidency. But the bloc did not explicitly recognise his opponent, either. In a Q+A, an opposition advisor says he wants that to change.
Romania's joint electoral list: Strategic move or threat to democracy?
18 Apr EU Institutions
Romania's joint electoral list: Strategic move or threat to democracy?
The country’s largest political parties – the Social Democrats and the Liberals – have formed an alliance to run in the European Parliament elections as part of a bid to allegedly fend off the far right.
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
04 May
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
We need to improve the public’s understanding of the role of MEPs and their political groups in the Eastern Partnership countries
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
11 Apr
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
With the war in Ukraine recalibrating practically every policy field, it has become paramount to identify and counter disinformation and foreign malign influence in Europe, Sandra Kalniete tells Parliament Magazine
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy Partner Content
07 Dec
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy
Natacha Kazatchkine, Head of Internal EU Policy at the Open Society European Policy Institute, speaks to Parliament Magazine about the state of fundamental rights, rule of law, and democracy in the European Union
The impact of COVID-19 on European democracy
26 May
The impact of COVID-19 on European democracy
One far-reaching and lasting shift as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic is on how our elections are conducted, writes Pierre Peytier.