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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Busan Democratic Park to Hold Youth Club Contest... Support of Up to 500,000 Won

Busan Democratic Park is recruiting youth clubs to participate in the 'Youth Democracy Imagination Festival', aimed at fostering democratic values among teenagers through club activities and communication.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trench of Society, Journalism is One of the Greatest Values of Democracy

The article reflects on the journey and significance of journalism in Brazil, highlighting its democratic values and personal experiences in the field.

Mar 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

The "world improver" has departed

Jürgen Habermas, a prominent German philosopher and defender of Enlightenment values, has passed away after a remarkable 70 years of public life, influencing democratic discourse and collective decision-making.

Mar 18 • 19:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Vote in Trento: Benito Mussolini remains honorary citizen

The city council of Trento voted to retain Benito Mussolini's title of honorary citizen, drawing criticism from proponents of the measure who argue it contradicts democratic values.

Mar 18 • 09:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Democracy in the USA in free fall: – Like in Putin's Russia

A recent report indicates that the level of democracy in the United States has fallen dramatically, now returning to levels last seen in 1978, igniting concerns about the state of democratic values in the nation.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU to suspend €2m Venice Biennale project if Russia takes part

The European Commission has warned that it will suspend a €2 million grant for the Venice Biennale if Russia is allowed to participate in the 2026 exhibition.

Mar 12 • 13:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

AI Dangers: How Dangerous is AI Right Now?

The article explores the growing concerns about the dangers of AI, highlighting a recent stance taken by Anthropic's CEO against the use of AI in military surveillance and autonomous weapon systems.

Mar 10 • 11:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor: Civil duty is needed as a democratic practice for young people

The article discusses the importance of civil service as a means to instill responsibility and democratic values among youth, particularly Generation Z, amidst rising inequality and authoritarian attitudes.

Mar 7 • 12:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Historian Snyder: It's Trump's War Against the Truth. And We Are Losing

Historian Timothy Snyder critiques Donald Trump’s disregard for truth, suggesting that this approach threatens democratic values.

Mar 6 • 16:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A referendum on jets and coherence

The article critiques the ineffectiveness of the European Union amid global threats and internal discord, emphasizing that each member state prioritizes its own interests over collective democratic values.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Hypocritical Left that Pretends to be Pacifist. With Them in Power, the Jets Bombed

The article criticizes the Italian Left for renouncing Atlanticism in its opposition to Giorgia Meloni's government, labeling this stance as hypocritical and questioning their commitment to Western democratic values.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mário Covas, who died 25 years ago, embodied social democracy when PSDB was a protagonist

Mário Covas, a key figure in Brazil's political history, represented the core social-democratic values of the PSDB party, which has since lost its prominence.

Mar 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Texas, Talarico wins the Democratic primaries: the former seminarian who wants to conquer the Republican state

Democrat candidate Talarico wins the Texas primaries, aiming to challenge the Republican stronghold with a focus on Christian values.

Mar 4 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in Starnberg: Democracy Demonstration and Candidate Discussion

Ahead of local elections in Starnberg, a democracy-themed rally and a candidate discussion are scheduled to take place, emphasizing democratic values and community engagement.

Mar 4 • 09:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

If art must not be political, it becomes empty to talk about cultural resilience

The article discusses the essential role of art and culture in understanding ourselves and maintaining democratic values during times of global crisis.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Who has credibility to concentrate nuclear power?

The article critiques the inconsistency of U.S. nuclear policy and its democratic values, highlighting the discrepancy between American rhetoric and actions.

Mar 2 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

"Use incompatible with democratic values": Anthropic rejects Pentagon's requests regarding AI

Anthropic has rejected the Pentagon's requests on the use of its AI technology, prioritizing its commitment to democratic principles over potential military collaboration.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How to Defend Our Democracy

The article discusses a recent large-scale citizen demonstration in Mexico defending democratic values against governmental disregard, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement.

Feb 27 • 01:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Party Ban: Is Democracy Still Defensible?

The article discusses the limitations of Germany's 'defensive democracy' in banning extremist parties, specifically in light of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's activities.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Yilwatda unveils APC national convention committee

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, Dr. Nentawe G. Yilwatda, inaugurated the party’s National Convention Committee, emphasizing its significance for democratic values.

Feb 25 • 22:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After Saulius Skvernelis' decision to remain party leader, Vytautas Bakas steps down from the Democratic Union

Vytautas Bakas announced his resignation from the Democratic Union after expressing disappointment with the party's current moral values.

Feb 23 • 15:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from readers: Democratic values, only with work, present teacher

A reader reflects on the importance of education in understanding democratic values in Argentina.

Feb 20 • 03:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Supporting the Conservative Liberal Democratic Party Despite Liberalization: A Perspective on the Values of Rule-Oriented Youth

A sociologist suggests that Japan's youth, who have adopted liberal values in education, still largely support the conservative Liberal Democratic Party due to a rising emphasis on strict adherence to rules.

Feb 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"I am not saying that the EU is not democratic," Macinka turned in Munich. Arguments of the Czech Foreign Minister proved weak.

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka participated in a panel at the Munich Security Conference, where he faced criticism for his weak arguments on shared Western values alongside prominent figures like Hillary Clinton.

Feb 15 • 16:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Anna-Lena Laurén: A German Chancellor Has Rarely Expressed Himself About the USA

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need to repair transatlantic trust, acknowledging a shift away from shared democratic values with the USA.

Feb 13 • 15:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Pseudoscience in the USA: Resisting Political Challenges

The article discusses the rise of pseudoscience in the USA, fueled by political ideologies and the allocation of research resources, which poses significant challenges to scientific integrity and democratic values.

Feb 13 • 09:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

The war that the MAGA movement is waging against European democracy

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.

Feb 10 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The "Dictatorship" in the United States No Longer Bound by Democratic Customs and Values

The article discusses how the current U.S. administration is perceived as moving away from traditional democratic values and practices.

Feb 9 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Protest: 550 people demonstrate in Dachau for democratic values

Approximately 550 people demonstrated in Dachau for democratic values, significantly fewer than previous years.

Feb 8 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Against "Radical Narratives" – Head of the Protection of the Constitution Calls for Political Education in Primary Schools

In light of increasing radicalization among youth, the President of the Lower Saxony Office for the Protection of the Constitution advocates for political education to begin in primary schools to instill democratic values earlier.

Feb 6 • 15:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Consumer Power: Bezos Needs Europe. But Europe Doesn't Need Bezos

The article discusses concerns among Democrats about the influence of right-wing US oligarchs like Bezos on European democratic values and highlights their connections to extreme political movements.

Feb 6 • 14:14 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

All graduates brought a flag, but no one brought a German one

The article discusses how the imposition of religious rules by migrants in German schools threatens liberal democratic values, though it also highlights a promising countertrend.

Feb 5 • 07:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Laura Fernández tones down confrontation in her first speech as elected president of Costa Rica

Laura Fernández, in her inaugural press conference as the elected president of Costa Rica, emphasized conciliatory messages towards opposing political forces and a commitment to democratic values.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Neutral in terms of party politics – yes. But not neutral towards attacks on democracy

The education authority in Hamburg urges future teachers to actively advocate for democracy and human rights, emphasizing that neutrality does not apply to defending democratic values.

Feb 2 • 14:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Mercosur Agreement: A Fairer World Order is Possible

Brazilian President Lula da Silva emphasizes the importance of collaboration through the Mercosur Agreement as a counter to global trade wars and protectionism, advocating for democratic values and multilateralism.

Jan 16 • 12:59 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

A Tale of Two Meetings: Trump Chooses Oil Over Democracy

The article discusses former President Trump's preference for oil interests over democratic values in his engagements.

Jan 16 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CSU Conference in Kloster Banz: Union in Bavaria, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt says No to AfD

The CSU has ruled out any form of cooperation with the AfD, supported by a joint statement from CDU leaders in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, condemning the party's systematic disdain for democratic values and institutions.

Jan 14 • 14:23 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Can James Talarico Reclaim Christianity for the Left?

The article explores the possibility of James Talarico, a Democratic politician, redefining Christianity to align it more closely with leftist values.

Jan 13 • 10:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

This is how India spies on its citizens and threatens its democracy

The Washington Post discusses India's extensive government surveillance methods that compromise both national and international democratic values, as articulated by Indian journalist Rana Ayyub.

Jan 10 • 01:51 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Demons of Democracy: The Enemy in Your Bed

The article explores the paradox of defending democracy when its internal enemies may originate from within, questioning the very essence of democratic values.

Jan 7 • 12:27 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Taiwan vows to defend democracy as Chinese threat looms

Taiwan has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its democratic values amidst growing tensions and threats from China.

Dec 29 • 14:14 UTC

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