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Exit poll results indicate that the Freedom Movement, led by Prime Minister Robert Golob, won a plurality in the Slovenian elections held on March 22, 2026.

Polls conducted by Mediana and RTV Slo indicate a close race in Slovenia's elections, with the Liberal Freedom Movement leading the conservative Slovenian Democratic Party by a narrow margin.

Giuseppe Conte, leader of the Five Star Movement, mistakenly forgot his electoral card while voting in Rome but later emphasized the importance of civic participation.

A large crowd gathered at Letná in Prague, marking yet another significant demonstration organized by the Million Moments for Democracy movement.

Over 100,000 individuals gathered in Prague for an anti-government protest organized by the civic movement 'Million Moments' to address concerns about the erosion of democracy and increasing oligarchy under Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's administration.

Nikos Androulakis has invited the presidents of SYRIZA and the New Left to participate in a dialogue table on 'Constitution and Institutions' at the PASOK - Movement for Change conference.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-sik, and six other parties, excluding the People Power Party, are pushing for a constitutional amendment to enshrine the spirit of the 5.18 Democracy Movement and the Busan-Masan Democratization Movement.

The article discusses the transformation of South Korea's opposition party into a far-right entity and the implications for democracy in the country.

South Korea's President Yoon outlines the lessons of the 1960 March 15th Movement in a speech commemorating its anniversary, emphasizing citizen action against authoritarianism.

The national memorial for the March 15th Democratic Movement has been criticized for incorrectly stating the number of victims as 12 instead of the confirmed 16, leading to calls for immediate corrections.

Graduates of Daejeon High School have established an alumni association to commemorate the 3.8 Democratic Movement against the dictatorship during the Rhee Syng-man regime.

Svandís Svavarsdóttir criticized the Social Democrats in her final speech as leader of the Left Green Movement, stating they are engaging in 'bad politics' as political dynamics shift to the right.

Nepal held significant parliamentary elections following a youth-led uprising that ousted the previous government, with citizens seeking meaningful change through their votes.

In a podcast episode, Gilda Sahebi argues that the Iranian opposition movement still holds hope for democracy despite the ongoing conflict in Iran and the looming succession of the Supreme Leader.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Kenya faces a significant setback, losing key by-elections and revealing internal divisions within the party.

The Greek Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of lifting the parliamentary immunity of ND MP Dimitris Markopoulos in response to a lawsuit filed against him by Stefanos Kasselakis, the president of the Democracy Movement.

Citizens in Gwangju and Jeonnam gathered at the National Assembly to advocate for the inclusion of the May 18 democratic movement ethos in the constitutional preamble to ensure a nation free from civil strife.

Rached Ghanouchi, the imprisoned leader of the Ennahda movement, expresses optimism about Tunisia's future of freedom and democracy in a message from prison.

The article discusses the turbulent events of 1973 in Greece, focusing on the student occupation of the Law School and the political crises faced by the dictatorship.

Rolf Mützenich, a leading figure in Germany's social democracy, argues that it might be better for Ukraine to exist as a divided nation than to continue the ongoing conflict, reflecting a pacifist perspective on the war.

Daegu City will host 'Daegu Citizens' Week' from February 21 to 28 to celebrate and promote the spirit of the National Debt Compensation Movement and the 2·28 Democracy Movement.

Mikuláš Minář, the leader of the Milion Moments for Democracy movement, is ramping up pressure on Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and plans a major demonstration in Letná, Prague.

Mikuláš Minář, leader of the movement Million Moments for Democracy, is intensifying pressure on the government and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, preparing for a major demonstration in Prague.

The recent youth uprising in Bangladesh, which aimed to bring about significant change, concluded with the election of a traditional elder leader, indicating the challenges of generational change in politics.

Socrates Famellos expressed his condolences on the passing of Aristidis Manolakos, a prominent journalist and former president of the Greek Journalists' Union, noting that the Left is now poorer without him.

The article discusses the U.S. national security strategy's criticism of European allies and the role of the MAGA movement in opposing European democratic values.

Jimmy Lai, a prominent figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating the national security law, prompting widespread international condemnation of the ruling as unjust.

Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for breaching the national security law, which local and international groups deem an effective death sentence due to his age.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating the National Security Law, which has attracted significant international attention.

Stefanos Kasselakis proposed a rebranding of the Movement for Democracy during its two-day conference, asserting resilience and readiness to challenge the existing political system.

The Democratic Movement, led by Stefanos Kasselakis, commenced an extraordinary congress amidst significant political turmoil and declining public support.

A student organization central to Hong Kong's democratization movement has decided to start the process of dissolution due to pressure making continued activities difficult.

The article discusses the perceived strategic blunder by the Million Moments for Democracy movement, as their recent demonstration may inadvertently strengthen the position of the current president and weaken the opposition ahead of key presidential elections.

Jordi Sevilla spearheads a critical movement within the PSOE as part of the Socialdemocracy 21 manifesto, advocating for self-criticism and a return to social democratic principles in response to the party's current confrontational politics.

Hundreds of protesters gathered in London on January 10 to support the ongoing protest movement in Iran, briefly replacing the flag of the Islamic Republic with that of the former monarchy.

The article discusses the political movement originating from Tempes and its implications for democracy.