Democracies under threat around the globe Jens Thurau © 2024 Deutsche Welle +++

Democracies under threat around the globe Jens Thurau 7 hours ago7 hours ago With 63 democracies now outnumbered by 74 autocracies, a new Bertelsmann Foundation report highlights a global shift away from democratic governance, exacerbated by recent geopolitical events and the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.dw.com/en/democracy-at-risk-the-global-trend-of-deteriorating-freedoms/a-68606588 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Vladimir Putin's reelection: What's in store for Russia? Mikhail Bushuev 19 hours ago19 hours ago Hardly anyone doubted President Vladimir Putin would be reelected. What course will he chart in the weeks and months ahead? https://www.dw.com/en/vladimir-putins-reelection-whats-in-store-for-russia/a-68607578 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Putin's reelection hailed by allies, decried by West 18 hours ago18 hours ago Vladimir Putin's "record" victory is hailed by allies such as China and Iran, while the West denounces the election as "illegal" and a "farce". https://www.dw.com/en/putins-election-victory-hailed-by-allies-decried-by-west/a-68600433 © 2024 Deutsche Welle