democracy

“Promoting Growth and Innovation: The Foundation of a Robust Democracy and Digitally Autonomous Europe”

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“Promoting Growth and Innovation: The Foundation of a Robust Democracy and Digitally Autonomous Europe”

Germany Urged to Revive Innovation and Boost Economic Growth for a Stronger Europe Gütersloh, Germany – In a recent press conference, the Bertelsmann Stiftung presented its proposals for Germany’s future growth and prosperity. The foundation, a non-profit organization committed to shaping the future, emphasized the importance of innovation and digital sovereignty for a stable democracy … Read more

Bernie Sanders warns of ‘unprecedented danger’ to US democracy, adds ‘you can thank Elon Musk and Trump for that’

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Bernie Sanders warns of ‘unprecedented danger’ to US democracy, adds ‘you can thank Elon Musk and Trump for that’

Senator Bernie Sanders has issued a stark warning about the state of American democracy, saying the country is facing a level of danger “unprecedented” in his lifetime. “We are a nation that is moving rapidly toward oligarchy,” Sanders told CBS News. “Which means that we have a government run by the billionaire class, for the … Read more

The Western World Has Abandoned Democracy, by Paul Craig Roberts

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The Western World Has Abandoned Democracy, by Paul Craig Roberts

Once upon a time political establishments would focus on defeating their opponent/challenger in elections. Now they imprison them or stop them from running, as the Democrats tried to do to trump with four criminal indictments. In Brazil Jair Bolsonaro faces alleged coup charges. In Romania, a host country for a US missile base on Russia’s … Read more

Securing democracy in the digital age: how technology safeguards modern elections

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Securing democracy in the digital age: how technology safeguards modern elections

By Karthick ChandraSekar AS TECHNOLOGY continues to become more integral to electoral processes, there is a pressing need to educate voters about how to use new systems effectively. For example, electronic voting can make elections more accessible, especially for overseas voters, but it also raises security concerns and vulnerabilities. That is why the role of … Read more

In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention

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In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered this year facing a knot of political problems with little precedent in his two decades at the summit of power in Turkey. Voters were angry about persistently high inflation. His political party’s popularity had sunk. And his opponents had coalesced around the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, who made it … Read more

Crypto campaign donations are democracy at work — former Kraken exec

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Crypto campaign donations are democracy at work — former Kraken exec

Marco Santori, former chief legal officer at crypto exchange Kraken, praised the political campaign donations made by industry firms during the 2024 election as “democracy at work.” In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, the former Kraken executive argued that crypto voters tilted the election in favor of then-candidate Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The … Read more

Book by Expert Who Predicted Far Right Threatening Western Democracy 15 Years Ago Warns of Global Crisis

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“Promoting Growth and Innovation: The Foundation of a Robust Democracy and Digitally Autonomous Europe”

Award-winning systems expert and author Dr Nafeez Ahmed, known for his accurate prediction of the global rise of the far-right 15 years ago, is set to launch a new book on the alarming rise of right-wing extremism and its takeover of governments around the world. Titled “ALT REICH: THE NETWORK WAR TO DESTROY THE WEST … Read more

Biden warns of an ‘oligarchy’ of wealth and power threatening US democracy | US News

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Biden warns of an ‘oligarchy’ of wealth and power threatening US democracy | US News

President Joe Biden has warned of a “dangerous concentration of power” among a few wealthy people in the United States in his farewell address to the nation. Without naming president-elect Donald Trump, Mr Biden said: “Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that really threatens our entire democracy, … Read more