Tag: democracy
The storming of the Brazilian parliament: borderline experiences of a democracy
The parallels are as astounding as they are frightening: a president who has been voted out of office and has never taken basic democratic values so seriously incites his base…
Brazilian democracy remains fragile
Good morning dear readers, disturbing images reach us from Brazil. Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the parliament building, the Supreme Court and the government seat Palácio do…
Can technology save the world?
Good morning dear readers, If you want to know how the state of mind of mankind is at the moment, you should drive to the Nevada desert. There, in the…
Only twelve percent are very satisfied with the way democracy works
Burned out bus in Berlin-Neukölln Remembering the New Year’s Eve riots in the federal capital: moderate trust in the functioning of the political system. (Photo: AP) Berlin The FDP starts…
How great personalities shape history
Bonn Great men make history, and sometimes great women too. In political reporting, “strong leaders” such as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin or Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dominate…
“We will never give up our sovereignty and democracy”
Mr. Tsai, your country is threatened by an increasingly aggressive China. What does this mean for the world?Taiwan is at the forefront of the fight against the expansion of authoritarian…
Market economy: Container freight rates fall
Good morning dear readers, this morning we can enjoy three achievements of human interaction: democracy, market economy, rule of law. In freight shipping, we are currently experiencing how the market…
Iran protests reach Qatar World Cup
Tel Aviv Demonstrations on the streets of Tehran, uprisings in the Iranian provinces, protests critical of the regime and provocations at the World Cup in Qatar: the mullahs’ regime cannot…
Democrats defend Senate and celebrate ‘strong democracy’
Phoenix, Washington In the congressional elections in the United States, President Joe Biden’s Democrats defended their majority, at least in the Senate. The opinion research institute Edison Research, the news…
Congressional elections were a ‘good day for democracy’
Joe Biden The US President indicates that he wants to stand for re-election in 2024. (Photo: Bloomberg) Washington US President Joe Biden has called the midterm elections a “good day…
The divided country, the endangered democracy
In the state of California alone, more than 170,000 people live on the streets. In our fifth episode, we look at the social and political divisions in the USA, the…
The divided country, the endangered democracy
In the state of California alone, more than 170,000 people live on the streets. In our fifth episode, we look at the social and political divisions in the USA, the…
The divided country, the endangered democracy
In the state of California alone, more than 170,000 people live on the streets. In our fifth episode, we look at the social and political divisions in the USA, the…
US democracy is alive – for now
US President Joe Biden A few days before the midterms, the tone of the election campaign is getting rough. (Photo: dpa) A crowd dancing to hip-hop and cheering for politicians.…
Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof is once again insolvent
Good morning dear readers, Sad but true – at some point, long-lasting misery no longer arouses pity, but weariness: the school friend who repeatedly ends up in toxic relationships. The…
American democracy is threatened with neglect
Storming the Capitol The essence of a democracy – a peaceful transfer of power – is no longer a matter of course in the USA. (Photo: Reuters) What’s wrong with…
Protests in Iran: regime overthrow, military dictatorship, democracy
protests in Iran The unrest in the country continues. How could things continue in the country? (Photo: AP) Berlin The wave of protests has been rolling in Iran for more…
Protests in Iran: regime overthrow, military dictatorship, democracy
protests in Iran The unrest in the country continues. How could things continue in the country? (Photo: AP) Berlin The wave of protests has been rolling in Iran for more…
Power vacuum in London
Good morning, dear readers, When media professionals wanted to illustrate the relentless shortness of breath in the world out there, they used to use the number of HSV coaches who…
Donald Trump has to go before Congress
Good morning, dear readers, we start the weekend with stories that tell of the power – newfangled: resilience – of the democracies that have recently been doubted. We learn: nothing…