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Published on 05:30 GMT

Switzerland rises three places in latest world democracy ranking

This year’s edition of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Democracy Index is notably downbeat. It explores what’s wrong with representative democracy and why the democratic model developed over the past century is in trouble. Photo by Luis Quintero on …

Source: Le News - Label Pending
Published on Feb 28, 2025

EIU Democracy Index: Greece 25th, Deemed a ‘Full Democracy’

Greece’s is judged as one of 25 “full democracies” in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual Democracy Index, scoring an overall 8.07 (out of a possible 10) and coming in at 25th place. The index, for 2024, was unveiled this week by …

Source: To Vima - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Afghanistan tops 2024 Democracy Index as world's most authoritarian country

Afghanistan tops 2024 Democracy Index as world's most authoritarian country Afghanistan, governed by the Taliban, has been ranked the world's most authoritarian country in the 2024 Democracy Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). …

Source: Daryo - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Romania downgraded to 'hybrid regime' in new democracy index

Romania has been downgraded to a "hybrid regime" in the 2024 Democracy Index published by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on Thursday, February 27. Its score dropped from 6.45 to 5.99, pushing it out of the "flawed democracy" …

Source: Romania Insider - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2025

South Korea's 2024 democracy rating descends to 'flawed'

Published: 28 Feb. 2025, 16:37 Updated: 28 Feb. 2025, 17:37 Martial law troops are seen moving into the National Assembly building during President Yoon Suk Yeol's short declaration of emergency martial law on Dec. 3, 2024. [YONHAP] South Korea’s …

Source: Korea JoungAng Daily - Center-right
Published on 11:44 GMT

Don’t see women in politics as usurpers, Osun deputy governor tells male politicians

Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State deputy governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele has called on male politicians in the country not to see women in politics as competitors or usurpers but as partners in progress. She noted that politics is not a zero-sum game, …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Uncategorized
Published on 03:23 GMT

AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - European Union

Status of the AI Regulations The EU AI Act was published in the EU Official Journal on July 12, 2024, and is the first comprehensive horizontal legal framework for the regulation of AI across the EU. The EU AI Act entered into force on August 1, 2024, and …

Source: JD Supra - Label Pending
Published on 00:36 GMT

CEA Nageswaran on Indian market crash: ‘Stock markets went parabolic... gains being unwound now’

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, currently on a visit to India, has said that India and the European Union are looking to seal a free trade agreement in 2025 itself. The President of the 27-member bloc met Prime Minister …

Source: CNBC-TV18 - Center-left
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Tripartite Secretariat Coordinator Monitors Implementation of Recommendations

The newly established Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat has emphasized the need for urgent action in implementing the 80 recommendations outlined in the Tripartite Report. Ngolo Katta, the Coordinator of the Secretariat, made a series of courtesy …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Feb 28, 2025

“Political potential” of immigrant voters in elections

This is the main conclusion of the analysis of Flash No. 2 of the FEP's Office of Economic, Business and Public Policy Studies, which highlights the “political potential” of foreigners residing in Portugal. “The participation of immigrants in political …

Source: The Portugal News - Label Pending
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Greece gripped by massive strikes as suspicion and anger boil over

Amid an atmosphere of blame, recrimination and suspicion that the government isn’t being honest with its citizens, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces his biggest challenge since taking office in 2019. Given public concerns over the administration’s …

Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2025

‘Christian Nationalists’ Have One Little Democratic Point

The United States is a Christian nation in the same sense it is an English-speaking nation. There isn’t any law mandating it—that’s just the way it is: Go out on the street, and you’ll mostly hear people speaking English, obeying (more or less!) laws …

Source: The Dispatch - Center-right
Published on Feb 28, 2025

See women in politics not as competitors – Ogun Dep Gov

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele has said that women in politics shouldn’t be a battle of masculinity but rather a partnership aimed at a better Nigeria. Salako-Oyedele made this known while delivering her keynote address at the Nigerian …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2025

The Top US Seat Sits Empty, but Trump’s Agenda Moves Ahead at the UN

Dorothy Shea, interim boss of the United States mission to the United Nations, above, with members of her team in the General Assembly, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2025. A US draft text on the war failed in the …

Source: Pass Blue - Left-wing
Published on Feb 27, 2025

Greeks to mark anniversary of Tempi train crash with strike

Strikes and demonstrations are due to take place across Greece on Friday. Public and private-sector trade unions have called a 24-hour general strike, which means that ships will not sail, planes will not fly and trains will stay in their depots. Shops and …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Feb 27, 2025

Whiplash at the UN

Thursday, 27 February 2025 27/02/25 OPINION Whiplash at the UN Andrew Donaldson | 26 February 2025 Andrew Donaldson writes on our govt's decision to concomitantly recognise and deny Moscow's aggression in the Ukraine A FAMOUS GROUSE SOME …

Source: Politicsweb - Right-wing
Published on Feb 26, 2025

Council of Europe: Addressing the risks of artificial intelligence to human rights

Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently a recurring topic in many areas of society, whether in everyday conversations or in specialised forums. This technology, which exhibits a remarkable potential to improve people’s quality of life, has generated a …

Source: Innovation News Network - Label Pending
Published on Feb 24, 2025

Western Leaders in Kyiv Stand With Ukraine – With One Obvious Absence

[UPDATED: Feb. 24, 3:20 pm, Kyiv time. Adds new comments from EU officials, Canada, Spain, Austria, UK, and Denmark, and on 16th EU sanctions package.] Several European leaders traveled to Ukraine’s embattled capital in support of the country on the third …

Source: Kyiv Post - Uncategorized

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 17:20 GMT

Uzbekistan’s parliamentary elections 2024: ODIHR election observation mission final report

Uzbekistan's 2024 parliamentary elections were technically well prepared, but the political environment limited genuine voter choice. While there have been some positive developments in the electoral framework, these elections faced significant …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Author Diane Vann Releases Audiobook of 'Undermining the U.S. Constitution' to Warn Against Political Threats

Veteran and nurse compares communism in America to a hidden disease in her new audiobook. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and Vietnam War-era veteran Diane Vann presents a compelling diagnosis of …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

Republika Srpska’s new NGO law raises serious concerns over human rights protection, OSCE Human Rights Director and ...

WARSAW/VIENNA, 28 February 2025 – The Law on the Special Registry and Publicity of the Work of Non-Profit Organizations adopted last night by the parliament of Republika Srpska does not meet international human rights standards or the commitments of …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 01:50 GMT

Hearing Wrap Up: America-First Foreign Aid Protects U.S. Interests at Home and Abroad

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing today titled “America Last: How Foreign Aid Undermined U.S. Interests Around the World” to expose egregious foreign aid spending, review proposed reforms, and aid the …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Calls Dismissal of Labor Board Member an Attack on Workers’ Rights

Coalition of 20 attorneys general supporting lawsuit against President Trump Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in Wilcox v. Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

Maine DOE Update – February 28, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine Department of Education Releases Interactive AI Guidance Toolkit for Schools and Educators The Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to announce the …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 14:24 GMT

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Engagement with farmers at Remmoho Agriculture Farm

Programme Director; Free State Premier, Ms. MacQueen Letsoha-Mathae; Minister of Agriculture, Mr. John Steenhuisen; Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr. Mzwanele Nyhontso; Deputy Ministers and MECs Present; Former Free State Premier Sesi …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 13:51 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi officially launches Human Rights Month in Soweto, 28 Feb

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, will officially launch Human Rights Month on Friday, 28 February 2025, by hosting a stakeholder engagement session with Civil Society Organisations. The session, which will focus …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Author Diane Vann Releases Audiobook of 'Undermining the U.S. Constitution' to Warn Against Political Threats

Veteran and nurse compares communism in America to a hidden disease in her new audiobook. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and Vietnam War-era veteran Diane Vann presents a compelling diagnosis of …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

Republika Srpska’s new NGO law raises serious concerns over human rights protection, OSCE Human Rights Director and ...

WARSAW/VIENNA, 28 February 2025 – The Law on the Special Registry and Publicity of the Work of Non-Profit Organizations adopted last night by the parliament of Republika Srpska does not meet international human rights standards or the commitments of …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 00:09 GMT

Community United Democratic Club Hosts Mark Levine to Discuss a Transparent and Inclusive NYC Comptroller’s Office

CUDC Continues to Champion Community Voices, Accountability, and Equitable Resource Distribution NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community United Democratic Club (CUDC), a coalition dedicated to unifying …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

California Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Launches Statewide Listening Tour

Sharifah Hardie announces California Governor Listening Tour, engaging communities statewide to hear concerns, discuss solutions, & create economic empowerment. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 20:26 GMT

Charlotte O’Hara Announces She Will Seek Republican Nomination for Kansas Governor

A business woman and conservative Republican, O'Hara is DONE with Kansas being the high tax point on the prairie...time for "Kansas Common Sense". OVERLAND PARK, KS, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charlotte …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

Safe Surfin' Foundation, Skyll Share AI Based Online Safety Curriculum at MMIP Summit

Founders Hope to Empower Vulnerable Communities Through Innovative Digital Safety Education FLOYD, VA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eddie Worth, Executive Director and President of the Safe Surfin' Foundation, …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

Future of Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Hydrogen & Clean ICE by 2035

Electric Vehicle Batteries and Hydrogen hold a key role in the future of vehicles: zero-emissions and Circular Mobility. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Auto2x publishes new study "Future of Electric Vehicles …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 18:50 GMT

Congress Annually Forbids Horse Slaughter in U.S. But It’s Failed to Halt Live Exports of the Animals for Slaughter

Time for lawmakers to demand a vote on broadly popular, bipartisan legislation to end the decades-long era of slaughtering American horses in distant countries WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A handful of …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Food & Beverage Industry ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Massachusetts Public Sounds Off on Nation’s First, Upcoming Statewide Regulations for Police Interaction with Youth

Strategies for Youth hosted the forums as Mass. prepares to lead the nation by unveiling the first statewide regulations on police interactions with youth. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Massachusetts …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 16:12 GMT

Watch The European's interview with Dr. Christian H. Kaelin of Henley & Partners

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2023, the European Commission initiated a landmark case against Malta over its controversial Golden Passports. This case has significant implications not only for EU member states …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 15:44 GMT

USHBC Applauds Adrienne Peña-Garza on White House Appointment

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) congratulates Adrienne Peña-Garza on her appointment as Associate Director of Presidential Personnel in the Executive …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 15:06 GMT

ALLATRA IPM Participates in the 18th Annual INSS Conference in Israel

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 18th Annual Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) brought together leading security, political, and diplomatic experts from Israel and around the world. As …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation Applauds Rep. Jodey Arrington's Leadership on Fiscal Responsibility Amendment

Re-Introducing H.Con.Res. 15, Aimed at Calling an Article V Convention for a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to Address Nation’s Growing Financial Crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Fiscal …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 01:37 GMT

US disengagement and new regional security dynamics in Afghanistan’s neighborhood

Afghanistan’s neighborhood is in the midst of a consequential restructuring of its security architecture. Perhaps unsurprisingly, key regional actors Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and China have been continuing to adjust their defense plans and security …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Surging Interest from International Development Community in Meds and Food for Kids’ Localized Model

Delegations Tour Humanitarian NGO in Haiti that Reduces Hunger Despite Funding Challenges and Chaotic Conditions CAP-HAITIEN, HAITI, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meds and Food for Kids (MFK) recently welcomed three international …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 11:03 GMT

NTL Trust Comments on Proposed U.S. ‘Gold Card’ Investment Residency Program

NTL Trust comments how will Gold Card affect investment migration LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. government has announced plans to replace the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card”, a …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 20:05 GMT

TRREB Congratulates Premier Ford and PC Party on Re-election

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of our 68,000+ REALTOR® Members, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) congratulates Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party on their third consecutive majority …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 07:58 GMT

Allegiant Homes Brings Quality, Affordable Living to Bullhead City, AZ

Local Company Tackles Housing Crisis with Heart and Expertise BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allegiant Homes, a Bullhead City-based residential home builder founded by industry veteran Dean Ziroli, is …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 17:20 GMT

OSCE supports Ukrainian security sector through study visit on gender mentorship

The OSCE Transnational Threat Department and the Gender Issues Programme, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, organized a study visit to Skopje, North Macedonia, for participants from Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, the State Emergency …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 17:20 GMT

OSCE Facilitates Regional Programme Exchange Visit for Central Asian Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialists to Belgium

Brussels, Belgium, 14 February 2025 – As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international co-operation in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) practices, a group of Central Asian EOD specialists, including two Border Service officers, successfully …

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