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Jürgen Habermas dies at the age of 96
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The influential German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas died on Saturday at the age of 96 in Starnberg. The Suhrkamp Verlag confirmed the death citing the family. Politicians and intellectuals pay tribute to the master thinker for his contribution to democratic debate.
An Amnesty International survey shows 56% of Argentine youth aged 16-30 fear a repeat of 1976 dictatorship events. Most concerned are women and non-supporters of La Libertad Avanza, with broad rejection of military pardons. While valuing democracy, they express frustration with its current performance.
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Uppsalan kunta järjestää 11. huhtikuuta kaupungintalolla koko perheelle avoimen demokratia-teemapäivän. Tämä täydentää muita paikallisia aloitteita, kuten Gottsundassa järjestettävää Demokratisdagar-luentosarjaa. Ohjelmassa käsitellään kysymyksiä siitä, miten kuntaa hallitaan ja miten asukkaat voivat osallistua. Kaupunginjohtaja Birgitta Pettersson korostaa asukkaiden mahdollisuutta muokata yhteisön kehitystä.
President Claudia Sheinbaum presented her electoral reform proposal on February 25, 2026, aiming to eliminate plurinominal lists in the Senate and cut election costs by 25 percent. The initiative, to be sent to Congress on March 2, keeps 500 deputies but requires all to compete for direct votes. INE counselors warn that changes like eliminating permanent district boards represent a 45-year regression.
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The Attorney General of the Nation, Gregorio Eljach Pacheco, visited the Universidad de Cartagena to promote his Paz Electoral strategy, aiming to ensure free, transparent, and secure electoral processes. He invited administrators, teachers, and students to join this initiative defending democracy. He stressed the need for elections without any doubts about their transparency.
Members of the Oromo Liberal Party have urged that Ethiopia's 7th general election be free, fair, and transparent. They called on the public to provide peaceful support to political parties and allow them to campaign freely. The party noted that the election process has improved over time.
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On February 25, 2026, the Philippines commemorates the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution that toppled Ferdinand Marcos's dictatorship. Discussions and gatherings examine the movement's legacy amid ongoing political challenges. Student leaders vow mobilizations against corruption and political dynasties.
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