World News Less than half of EU countries are 'fully democratic,' says report The Economist Intelligence Unit's new report suggests democracy may be in regression 01/02/2018
China Hong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong jailed for second time The 21-year-old has been imprisoned for three months for his role during the 2014 pro-democracy “Umbrella Movement” protests against the Chinese government. 17/01/2018
Economy Falling trust and ‘toxic’ populism ‘eroding’ Europe’s institutions – E The global risk consultancy says confidence in the political establishment and voter turnout have declined steeply. But it forecasts an encouraging year for the Eurozone. 03/01/2018
China Hands off Hong Kong, protesters warn China Pro-democracy campaigners say China’s Communist Party leaders are chipping away at the autonomy of the former British colony. 01/01/2018
Albania Clashes erupt outside Albanian parliament Albanian police and demonstrators clashed outside the parliament in Tirana during the election of the new prosecutor. 18/12/2017
China Hundreds join Hong Kong pro-democracy protest Activists say the semi-autonomous city risks losing its rights and freedoms under growing pressure from Beijing. 03/12/2017
Hungary Hungary says critical open letter an "obvious political attack" The Hungarian government accuses the opposition of enrolling Brussels to resist the Fidesz-Christian Democrat coalition, and says criticisms bear no relation to reality. 01/12/2017
World News Euroviews. View: Defending the liberal world order The only way to protect the liberal world order is for powers, beginning with the EU, to step into the breach, writes Guy Verhofstadt 10/11/2017
Turkey Euroviews. View: The Turkish opposition reloaded Turkey’s ‘Iron Lady’ Meral Aksener is proving that democracy in the country is still alive and kicking 26/10/2017
China Hong Kong protest leaders released on bail Hong Kong's highest court has released pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Nathan Law on bail pending an appeal of their prison sentences after they were convicted of sparking massive protests in 2014 24/10/2017
World News Euroviews. View: EU must continue seeking to expand democracy beyond the nation-state The preference of some countries to isolate themselves within their borders is self-defeating, but it would be a serious mistake for others to respond by imposing strict isolation, writes Javier Solana 21/10/2017
Italy 10 things you need to know about Italy's Lombardy and Veneto autonomy referendums Voters in the wealthy Italian regions will head to the polls on October 22 18/10/2017