The conviction of Hong Kong media entrepreneur and opposition figure Jimmy Lai was not unexpected. Nevertheless, the judges are facing international criticism.
By Jörn Petring, Fabian Peltsch and Marcel Grzanna
Myanmar’s military government is planning elections that have been met with skepticism by the United Nations and opposition groups. Meanwhile, the son of former head of government and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi fears that his mother may be dead.
By Yi Ling Pan
Hong Kong’s last major opposition party has dissolved. A verdict in the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai is also expected on Monday.
By Leonardo Pape
The proposal for the European Democracy Shield proves disappointing with its modest steps. There is a lack of binding measures. Parliamentarians want to know what influence the US government has had on the initiative.
By Corinna Visser
The draft of the European Democracy Shield includes provisions for a new coordination body that pools expertise from member states, EU institutions and civil society. Another new feature is a crisis protocol for disinformation incidents.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Parliament is awarding this year’s Human Rights Prize to a representative of the free press. Both had “paid a high price for telling the truth to the powerful,” said EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
By Marion Bergermann
The politician from the far-right Rassemblement National has unsuccessfully challenged a ruling barring her from participating in elections.
By Marion Bergermann
The war has changed the education system in Ukraine. Teachers have undergone a transformation – one that can serve as a model for other countries. They support their students and teach them what it takes to build a strong, democratic society.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The TTPA regulation aims to make those behind political campaigns more accountable and transparent. The new regulations will soon come into force, but most EU countries are not prepared for them. The rules will have a profound impact on political operations.
By Stefan Braun, Till Hoppe and Leonard Schulz
