Democratic institutions

The legacy of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is being scrutinized again eight years after she left office. Her presidency is evaluated based on the aftermath of civil war, reconstruction efforts, and democratic institutions she built. A new debate focuses on whether her 2017 political decisions influenced a major event in Liberia.

Over 100 ex-Nasa astronauts launched a voting campaign named 'Astronauts for America' to restore trust in the constitution’s principles and democratic institutions, comparing the effort to 'making a course correction.' The campaign highlights unity across the US, as seen by astronaut Cady Coleman from space, where borders and divisions are not visible.

More than 100 former NASA astronauts have launched a campaign called 'Astronauts for America' to restore trust in the Constitution’s principles and democratic institutions, likening the effort to 'making a course correction.' The campaign emphasizes unity, as highlighted by astronaut Cady Coleman’s observation from the International Space Station of a borderless, united America.

Vice President Sara Duterte is facing impeachment in a trial that could influence the 2028 presidential race and assess public confidence in the Philippines' democratic institutions.

Om Birla highlights frequent disruptions in legislatures as a challenge to democratic institutions and urges MPs and MLAs to maintain exemplary conduct aligned with public expectations. He emphasizes that the Viksit Bharat dream depends on strong parliamentary and legislative institutions.

All EU member states have approved opening Cluster 1 in Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations, covering rule of law, democratic institutions, and fundamental rights. This marks a major milestone in Kyiv’s path toward EU membership.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is implementing significant changes to the country's democratic institutions. The article discusses what the government characterizes as reforms but critics view as radical democratic changes.

The article examines the vulnerabilities facing America's democracy, including challenges to democratic institutions and the risks to political stability. It is featured in The Economist's latest issue.