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Euroviews. Ukraine reconstruction must reinforce its democratic principles | View

"We know that our democracy is still a work in progress and that when peace comes we must be ready to get back to work."

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'It's a joke', says Orbán after MEPs declare Hungary an 'autocracy'

"The only reason we don’t laugh at it is because we’re bored of it," the Hungarian Prime Minister said in reaction to the European Parliament's report.

Europe News

Hungary is no longer a full democracy, MEPs say in new resolution

MEPs argue a lack of decisive EU action has led to a "breakdown in democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights" in Hungary.

Brazil

Euroviews. Europe should keep a watchful eye on Bolsonaro after election | View

"Bolsonaro has been saying that he reserves the right to only accept a defeat in the upcoming general election if he judges that they were fairly held," warns Rafael Loris, a professor of Latin American and Brazilian History and Politics at the University of Denver.

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USA

'Not normal': US President Biden warns 'MAGA' could derail democracy

Biden told the nation that, although he did not criticise those who voted for Donald Trump, "dark forces" within the Republican Party are a threat to the republic due to their "semi-fascism".

Europe Decoded

Watch: A quick video guide to the Czech Republic's EU priorities

The Czech Republic begins today its six-month presidency, with a focus on Ukraine and the cost-of-living crisis.

China

China's Xi defends Hong Kong rule on 25th anniversary of handover

China's leader defended his vision for the territory at events marking the 1997 handover from Britain, which accuses Beijing of trampling on human rights.

Germany

Tikhanovskaya and Belarusian activists receive Europe's top honour for services to unity

The three pro-democracy figures were honoured with the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany. One of them, Maria Kalesnikava, is still in prison in Belarus.

Europe News

Euroviews. What have we learned from the Conference on Future of Europe? | View

Professor Alberto Alemanno examines the lessons learned from the citizen-driven, bottom-up process to reform the EU.

Europe News

Citizens hand in over 300 proposals to change the EU

These proposals are the conclusion of a year of work that saw hundreds of citizens come together to discuss how to make the EU work better.

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Ai Weiwei warns of 'shaking foundation' of democracy

Renowned Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revealed the "shaking foundation" of democracy as he unveils one of the biggest retrospectives of his work to date. Speaking at a press conference at the Albertina Modern gallery in Vienna,

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues

The Ukrainian president addressed MEPs in Brussels on Tuesday via videolink.

Europe News

EU's exercise in democratic accountability weeks away from conclusion

The Conference on the Future of Europe asks citizens from across the continent what the bloc's priorities should be.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian PM Petkov says diplomatic solution is needed for Ukraine

Kiril Petkov said the Bulgarian government had decided to update the country's security strategy and to prepare a battalion military group under its command, for defence purposes only.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Putin fears Ukrainian freedom and democracy, not NATO | View

Europe and the US must not play into Putin's hands by turning the current crisis into a tussle between geopolitical entities. This is and has always been about Ukraine's absolute right to freedom and self-determination, writes Oleksandr Sushko of the International Renaissance Foundation in Ukraine.

Europe News

Metsola on abortion: 'My position is the EU Parliament's position'

In an interview with Euronews, the newly elected President of the European Parliament vowed to respect the hemicycle's majority opinion on abortion.

Hungary

Euroviews. EU must be prepared for a possible rigged election in Hungary | View

In April the European Union could face the first ever significantly rigged vote in one of its member states. A full observation mission should be sent to this year's parliamentary election, warns German Marshall Fund fellow Daniel Hegedüs.

USA

Watch: Biden attacks on Trump on Capitol riots anniversary

The US president pledged to fight for "the soul of America" in a blistering attack on his predecessor, on the first anniversary of the insurrection by Trump supporters.

USA

'We were trapped': Trauma of Jan. 6 lingers for lawmakers

Many lawmakers went on to seek therapy. Some were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress.

China

Hong Kong news site shuts as pro-Beijing lawmakers sworn in

One of the city’s last remaining pro-democracy news outlets announced its closure.

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