DEMOCRACY

ELECTIONS AND BEYOND

Belarus: a sham election that fools no one

Non-competitive vote held in climate of fear following civic space crackdown

Venezuela: the democratic transition that wasn’t

Maduro’s contested inauguration deepens political crisis

Trump 2.0: What to expect

Global implications of Donald Trump’s return to the White House

South Korea: democracy defended

People defeat presidential power grab

Moldova sees off Russia’s threat – for now

Referendum and presidential election marred by heavy Moscow influence operation

Georgia: election result threatens further regression

Populist pro-Russian party retains power in vote marred by fraud allegations

Tunisia: a hollow victory in a non-competitive election

Autocratic incumbent extends his grip on power as voters stay home

NORTHERN AFRICA

Austria’s far-right surge

Freedom Party’s election win is bad news for civil society

Togo: demands for democracy repressed – again

Constitutional changes go against the democratic reforms civil society urges

Algeria’s election: low enthusiasm for a foregone conclusion

No real competition allowed after years of repression

NORTHERN AFRICA