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10 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Donald Trump’s proposed “Schedule F” executive order could drastically alter the U.S. civil service system by reclassifying thousands of federal employees as political appointees. This change would give the president direct control over caree...
8 Oct 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR The Democratic Party has shifted its U.S.-Mexico border policy toward a more security-oriented stance, distancing itself from its previous focus on reversing Trump-era restrictions. This change is driven by unprecedented migration levels, which...
8 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR International IDEA's Global State of Democracy 2024 report shows a worrying global trend: elections have significantly eroded, and democracy is in decline in almost half of the 173 surveyed countries. The decline of voter turnout and de...
7 Oct 2024 2 minute read 5 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR A second Trump administration could weaponize the legal system to target political opponents, undermining the rule of law and deepening political polarization. Trump has a history of using threats of prosecution as a political tool, from cal...
1 Oct 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
The following text is based on my recent article for the green-alternative-liberal paper Tidningen Syre (Newspaper Oxygen) The Christian Democrats have long opposed liberal and progressive values, particularly during the 1970s. Back then, the party...
1 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Ladakh, now a Union Territory of India without a legislature, faces rising demands for statehood and democratic representation. Local communities are uniting to seek statehood and constitutional safeguards to protect their land, culture, and...
29 Sep 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR The new EU Commission’s allocation of roles has led to mixed reactions, with Magnus Brunner unexpectedly taking over the sensitive Internal Affairs and Migration portfolio. The Commission faces challenges in maintaining compliance with the...
21 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: The upcoming 2024 local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina face serious concerns, including voter fraud, democratic deficits, political manipulation, and foreign interference. With key races in Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Mostar, these elections...
20 Sep 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR: Robert Tracinski critiques Donald Trump's political rhetoric, emphasizing his consistent use of fear and xenophobia. Trump's remarks about immigrants and minorities reveal a troubling alignment with white nationalist ideologies, leading to rea...
19 Sep 2024 2 minute read 3 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR Audrey Tang envisions a future where AI enhances democracy by improving transparency and citizen participation. Her vision emphasizes safeguarding against cyber threats, fostering participatory democracy through digital platforms, and maintai...
