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Democracy and society

High time for equal p(l)ay

The emancipation of women’s football is in full swing. Federations must move with the times and stop treating female players as second-class athletes

By Helene Altgelt

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Democracy and society

The female face of Belarusian resistance

The public role of women in the Belarusian resistance has diminished along with the rise of totalitarianism. But they remain vital drivers for change

By Alesia Rudnik

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Democracy and society

One last victory for the old order?

Nigeria’s new president will once again be provided by the ruling party. Yet, the Labour Party's remarkable results make it a serious opponent

By Daniel Mann

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Democracy and society

Human rights and the power of plain language

To make their messages heard, human rights advocates must move away from overly-complex and clichéd communication towards plain and concrete language

By Nicolas Agostini

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Democracy and society

Europe’s defective democracies

Declining voter turnout and the rise of populist parties: the EU elections are a litmus test for the resilience of European democracy and cohesion

By Susanne Wixforth, Kaoutar Haddouti

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Democracy and society

Ukraine’s unbelievable resistance

A year after the start of the war, Denis Trubetskoy looks at the hardships of the last months and on the hope that motivates Ukrainians to keep going

By Denis Trubetskoy

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Democracy and society

Nigeria's 2023 elections: a turning point for the country?

Amidst media meddling and widespread corruption, Nigeria is electing a new government. The stakes are high for the most populous country in Africa

By Ayode Longe

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Democracy and society

The EU's new role in mediating between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The EU has sent civilian observers to Armenia. For the mission to succeed it needs a flexible mandate, diplomatic support and resources

By Olesya Vartanyan

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Democracy and society

'I hope that the change of government will not be just an imitation of change in the country'

Ana Mihailov reports on Moldova’s new government and its priorities as well as the threat from Russia

By Ana Mihailov

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Democracy and society

Celestial hope, terrestrial scepticism

On his Africa trip, Pope Francis criticised the ongoing exploitation of the continent. We report from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo

By Anna Reuß, Manuel Wollschläger