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State of global democracy report shows European democracy is weakening.

Video. European democracy is weakening, report warns

Updated: 17/09/2024 - 12:11 GMT+2

Traditionally stable European countries are seeing the rule of law deteriorate as voter turnout and democratic legitimacy decline worldwide, International IDEA said, highlighting concerns over France, the Netherlands and Spain.

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