Democracy

Spain

STUDY

Spain downgraded to 'flawed democracy' in The Economist global index

The Nomad Today 2/11/22

Two large European nations received criticism in the study

26 September 2021, Tunisia, Tunis: Supporters of Tunisia's Islamic Ennahdha party, take part in a demonsration on Habib Bourguiba Avenue, against President Keis Saied, after expanded his powers by taking over legislative and executive authorities. Photo: Chokri Mahjoub/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

World

AFRICA

Thousands protest against Tunisian president amid political crisis

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/26/21

"We want to return to democracy," said one young man who was turned away by the police.

Opinion

Tunisia’s democratic journey goes on

Sarra Chaouani Abidi 8/16/21

President Joe Biden gets briefed by Liz Sherwood Randall, Julie Rodriguez and participates in a conference phone call with governors affected by the snow storm in the middle of the country in the Oval Office, February 16, 2021, in Washington. Photo: White House/ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY

Biden makes promoting democracy worldwide a priority

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/4/21

The White House also stressed that Washington "will never hesitate to use force when required" to defend its "vital national interests."

Brazil, Sao Paulo: Brazilian army and navy soldiers are seen wearing full protective gear as they carry out disinfection works at the Tiete bus terminal in Sao Paulo, amd the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Photo: Dario Oliveira/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

New platform to monitor Covid-19 rights abuses launched

The Nomad Today 7/8/20

Many of the 162 indexed countries are flagged for concerning measures during the pandemic.

World

Freedom House: Hungary is no more a democracy

Ali Abaday 5/7/20

The US democracy watchdog also criticizes Serbian, Montenegro and Polish governments and says all those countries are getting further away from democracy.

Finland

Finland tops world for electoral process and pluralism in The Economist Democracy Index

The Nomad Today 1/24/20

Norway (9.87), Iceland (9.58), Sweden (9.39) and New Zealand (9.26) above Finland. The USA is now considered a 'flawed democracy' along with Colombia, Hong Kong, Mexico and Thailand.

Finland

Finland celebrates 100 years of democracy with events and open houses

The Nomad Today 9/2/19

Celebrations will include open days at the Presidential Palace, the Parliament Building and the Government Palace, where visitors can meet MPs and the Prime Minister. On Saturday 14 coffee will…

Niinisto president review troops Parliament by Hanne Salonen and Eduskunta2

Finland

100th anniversary of Finland’s constitutional democracy

The Nomad Today 5/2/19

Most of the official celebrations and events will take place in the Parliament, the Presidential Palace, the Government Palace, the National Archives and the National Museum