Democracy

Former President Donald Trump has intensified rhetoric about federal control over elections, suggesting Republicans take over voting processes in at least 15 states amid concerns over the 2026 midterms. This follows the Department of Justice's seizure of 2020 voting records in Fulton County, Georgia, seen by critics as a potential dry run for broader interference. Experts warn these moves signal a slide toward dictatorship by undermining state authority over elections.

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI

French citizens have until February 6 to register on electoral rolls ahead of the municipal elections on March 15 and 22, 2026. Complex situations, such as moves or multiple residences, raise questions about voting locations. This article addresses these common queries to clarify the process.

President Claudia Sheinbaum's electoral reform advances without a public text, causing disagreements among allies like PVEM and PT, who resist budget cuts and changes to plurinominal seats. Critics like José Woldenberg warn it could erode political plurality, while the government aims to reduce costs and deepen democracy. The initiative will be presented to Congress in February for approval in March.

January 18, 2026 Reported by AI

As the 20th Congress resumes this month, complaints are growing against the party-list substitution process, which is legal but potentially abused for backdoor entry into the House of Representatives.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is likened to an extremist beaver gnawing at the pillars of liberal democracy. The dispute over the Otto-Wels Hall in the Reichstag highlights how symbolic debates benefit the party. Democratic parties must create clarity in 2026 and combat the AfD on substantive issues.

December 30, 2025 Reported by AI

Political scientist Karl-Rudolf Korte warns against the rise of the AfD and calls on democratic parties to offer a more convincing alternative in the 2026 election year. In an RND interview, he stresses that the center should not dwell in fear but optimistically highlight the strengths of democracy. He advocates for a 'confident language of freedom' and warns against conjuring up the AfD.