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France is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as it tries to portray itself as the guardian of democracy against extremism

The president promised an ‘extraordinary’ first 100 days in office but for many that has been true in all the wrong ways

In my time researching political advertising, one common communication method that often generates complaints is the proliferation of campaign corflutes.

In front of a crowd of party faithful last weekend, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton referred to the ABC, Guardian Australia and other news platforms as “hate media”. The language was extreme, the inference being these outlets were not simply doing their jobs, but attacking him and his side of politics…

The region has grappled with dictatorships, coups and inequality. But its democratic spirit remains vital – and offers a lesson for the US

Letters: It makes no sense to deny the vote to 16- and 17-year-olds, writes Robin Prior, while Liz Moorse advocates for a statutory citizenship curriculum. Plus a letter from Chris Rennard

HOURS after Scotland's political leaders gathered to discuss how they plan to safeguard the country’s democracy from the rise of the far-right,…

Civic, faith, trade union and political leaders have all committed to "taking action to safeguard Scotland’s democracy" at…

Just over 30 years after South Africa’s first democratic elections, public opinion is divided over how to evaluate the post-apartheid, democratic state. Characterisations range from “failed or failing state”, to “mafia state” to the more optimistic “developmental state” committed to addressing historical patterns of injustice through decisive state intervention.