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1 – 10 of 238The controversy fuels a debate about a possible ban of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). While the constitutional hurdles remain high, German officials have begun to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284795
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The move has been criticised by activists, civil society and the political opposition, who say the government wants to evade scrutiny of its rights violations.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276511
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Once considered the means by which US states could act as ‘laboratories of democracy’ that find new ways to improve governance, the recent construction of federalism as…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266589
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With Florida holding a similar referendum this year, the abortion rights issue underscores the important role now played by referendums in states where one party has control of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286424
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Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro aim to translate popular frustration with shortages, recession and polarisation into an electoral majority in the 167-seat chamber. While…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB200700
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The motion passed only after violent scenes in parliament, as opposition legislators were forcibly ejected from the chamber. The bill should now be introduced within a month, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224760
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India and Sri Lanka have had several high-level engagements in recent months. However, contention over the ECT deal risks setting back bilateral relations.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259839
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This has been exacerbated by corruption scandals and, more recently, the negative socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. There will now be a second round of voting in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260817
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The new government will bring a much-needed easing of tensions following the widespread protests that met the short-lived presidency of Manuel Merino. Sagasti should be able to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257722
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The government now says the issue will be dealt with as part of the political reforms recently proposed in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report.