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Democracy and society

Gustavo Petro’s second chance

After dismissing seven ministers, Colombia’s President needs his newly reshuffled cabinet to be closely aligned to his agenda

By Oliver Dalichau, Saruy Tolosa

Reuters/Stephanie Lecocq

Democracy and society

Macron's pension fiasco

The French President's choice to push his reform through is a sign of pure detachment and tells the story of an institutional make-up nearing its end

By Théo Bourgery-Gonse

Reuters

Democracy and society

Alternative pathways to justice

The ICC arrest warrant against Putin is but one loud move among the many efforts taking place around the world to prosecute perpetrators

By Mareen Brosinsky

Reuters/Julian Stratenschulte

Democracy and society

Welcome to high-speed democracy!

For several years now, Europe has been governed in a rush. This acceleration presents a challenge for democracy

By Jan Zielonka

Reuters/Luis Cortes

Democracy and society

Mexico’s authoritarian restoration

President López Obrador is planning to re-centralise power. To achieve this, he wants to put a leash on Mexico's independent electoral institute

By Sandra Weiss

Pexels

Democracy and society

The myth of meritocracy and the populist threat

Liberals love the idea of meritocracy. But while it promises equality of opportunity, it cannot create equality of condition

By Lisa Pelling

Reuters/ Matan Golan

Democracy and society

A private militia for an arsonist

Israel's Security Minister Ben-Gvir, known for his radicalism, wants to establish a police force that follows his orders blindly

By Peter Lintl

Reuters/Ammar Awad

Democracy and society

In Israel, democracy still holds

The achievements of Israeli demonstrators show that its political centre is healthier and far more vital than elsewhere in the democratic world

By Bret Stephens

Reuters/ Loredana Sangiuliano

Democracy and society

Suave Sunak's cold comfort for impoverished Britons

The protests, devastating figures on salaries and price rises cannot capture the sheer scale of panic and despair among young workers

By Paul Mason

Reuters/Andy Buchanan

Democracy and society

Rocky roads ahead for Scotland’s largest party

In Edinburgh, Humza Yousaf succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader. Four lessons learned for Scotland's upcoming political upheaval

By Jan Eichhorn