Democracy at Risk

Liberal democracies across the globe face threats to their fundamental order from extremists interested in rolling back rights for women, minorities, the LGBTQIA+ community, migrants, and more. How can democracies learn from each other to do better at protecting the fundamental rights that are required for equal societies?

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The danger of right-wing violence in Germany

Commentary

Recently, German security forces uncovered a right wing coup attempt and prevented a violent storming of parliament in Berlin. How great is the danger posed by right-wing extremists in Germany and what must happen politically to protect democracy in Germany?

By Misbah Khan

Analysis of the German Federal Elections 2021

böll.brief

The analysis after the vote takes four structural dimensions into consideration, which are worthy of increased attention: (1) generations and their different voting patterns, (2) regional differences, (3) women and their political representation, and (4) changes in the Bundestag.

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