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Sudan
Don't call me heroic, women have always led change, Sudanese icon says
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United Kingdom
Euroviews. Technology can help connect governments and citizens in a true participatory democracy ǀ View
Technology can play a big part in helping to create and sustain effective connections between citizens and governments – both national and local. These connections can exist without technology, but it is a powerful, flexible and accessible enabler.
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Hungary
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Kis, the philosopher and first chairman of the true liberal party in post-1989 Hungary (the Free Democrats), described Orbán as a “spoilt kid” because he was almost sick with a desperation for power. That sickness which has already infected the country must not be allowed to spread to Europe.
Spain
Euroviews. The trial of Catalan leaders casts a long shadow over the EU | View
Leaders of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum are facing a combined total of 217 years in prison for inciting rebellion. Defending their rights is in the self-interest of Europe if it wants to remain a leading force for democracy.
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Euroviews. We can't modernise the Constitution until we overcome Spain's problems
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Spain
Euroviews. The Spanish Constitution at 40: is it still fit for purpose? | View
Having sealed the transition from dictatorship to flourishing democracy, the Spanish Constitution has been glue holding Spain together for decades. As the country marks 40 years since it was adopted, does it continue to serve the Spanish people?
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Sooner rather than later [...] the EU must be able to prevent and correct breaches of Union values. We should create the powers to apply sanctions – if necessary including financial sanctions - that can act as effective deterrence.
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