With democratic values under attack from populists within and former allies without, there are no simple solutions

Three decades after political philosopher Francis Fukuyama declared the End of History and the “universalisation of western liberal democracy as the final form of human government”, the democratic model is under attack in many parts of the world, not least here in Europe. Populists bent on weakening the rule of law, rolling back human rights protections, subjugating the judiciary and cowing independent journalism are amplified by anything-goes social media algorithms that promote anger and polarisation over rational discourse.

They have now received a mandate from the Trump administration, which effectively declared civilisational war on the EU and its values in its National Security Strategy.

Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

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Le candidat libéral à la présidentielle au Honduras Salvador Nasralla a dénoncé lundi un « vol » du scrutin en faveur de son rival Nasry Asfura adoubé par le président américain Donald Trump, alors que le dépouillement a repris.

Le candidat libéral à la présidentielle au Honduras Salvador Nasralla a dénoncé lundi un « vol » du scrutin en faveur de son rival Nasry Asfura adoubé par le président américain Donald Trump, alors que le dépouillement a repris.

The attorney general said he had asked Interpol to detain Juan Orlando Hernández, who was freed from a U.S. prison last week.

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas launched her Senate campaign with an ad featuring President Donald Trump's past insults against her.

Trump officials do pull-ups at airport to launch $1 billion "Make Travel Family Friendly Again" campaign with new play areas and nursing rooms.

President Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty dispute, demanding 200,000 acre-feet release before Dec. 31 to help struggling Texas farmers and crops.

Each side has blamed the other for renewed clashes, which have derailed a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump

Thailand said it was taking action to expel Cambodian forces from its territory on Tuesday, as renewed fighting between the two South-east Asian neighbours spread along the disputed border.

Each side has blamed the other for the clashes, which have derailed a fragile ceasefire brokered by US president Donald Trump that ended five days of fighting in July.

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Commerce department finalizing deal to allow H200 chips to be sold to China as strict Biden-era restrictions relaxed

Donald Trump has cleared the way for Nvidia to begin selling its powerful AI computer chips to China, marking a win for the chip maker and its CEO Jensen Huang, who has spent months lobbying the White House to open up sales in the country.

Before Monday’s announcement, the US had prohibited sales of Nvidia’s most advanced chips to China over national security concerns.

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President says money will come from tariff revenues and promises trade policies will make farmers ‘so strong’

Donald Trump announced on Monday $12bn in economic assistance to farmers, which he said would be drawn from tariff revenue.

“This relief will provide much-needed certainty to farmers as they get this year’s harvest to market and look ahead to next year’s crops, and it’ll help them continue their efforts to lower food prices for American families,” Trump said during a roundtable discussion of American agriculture.

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The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.

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Republican Sen. Tim Scott calls Democrat Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate bid a sign of party's leftward shift in an exclusive interview about the 2026 race.

Donald Trump has loomed large over Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with European leaders, after the US president took aim at the Ukrainian leader once again. It comes in the wake of a new White House national security strategy that has caused fear in Europe, but drawn praise from the Kremlin. Lucy Hough speaks to our Europe correspondent Jon Henley.

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Le président Donald Trump a reçu vendredi un « prix de la paix » décerné par la FIFA lors d’une cérémonie au Centre Kennedy. Cette distinction remise par l’organisation internationale du football provoque l’hilarité générale sur les réseaux sociaux. L’absurdité de la situation n’échappe à personne : un président ayant supervisé la mort de dizaines ... Lire plus

L'article La FIFA décerne un trophée de paix controversé à Donald Trump et enflamme les réseaux sociaux est apparu en premier sur Fredzone.

Hollywood action star Lorenzo Lamas recoiled at the thought of California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom leading the United States in the country’s highest elected office.

EXCLUSIVE: Alaska attorney general warns major insurers their Arctic exclusions and net-zero policies may illegally discriminate against energy projects.

Le président Donald Trump a reçu vendredi un « prix de la paix » décerné par la FIFA lors d’une cérémonie au Centre Kennedy. Cette distinction remise par l’organisation internationale du football provoque l’hilarité générale sur les réseaux sociaux. L’absurdité de la situation n’échappe à personne : un président ayant supervisé la mort de dizaines ... Lire plus

L'article La FIFA décerne un trophée de paix controversé à Donald Trump et enflamme les réseaux sociaux est apparu en premier sur Fredzone.

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” became a flashpoint about free speech in the country after it was temporarily suspended this year.

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Approval for the H200 chip followed months of haggling between tech industry backers and defense hawks.

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In a sign of bipartisan frustration with the Defense Department, the final defense policy bill aims to compel the Pentagon to share execute orders and video documentation.

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