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international-relations1 year ago

"US Ambassador Condemns Hungary's Anti-American Rhetoric"

The US ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman, delivered a scathing speech in Budapest, criticizing the Hungarian government's anti-American rhetoric, expanding relationship with Russia, and rampant corruption. Pressman warned that the US will not wait out the Orbán administration and expressed deep concerns about Hungary's slide away from western alliances and democratic institutions. The deteriorating US-Hungary relations have been exacerbated by Prime Minister Orbán's meeting with Donald Trump and his comments about the war in Ukraine. Pressman also addressed concerns about the state of Hungary's democracy and emphasized that the US wants good ties with Hungary but Budapest's behavior is putting the relationship at risk.

via The Guardian US|
#anti-american-messaging#democratic-institutions#international-relations
politics1 year ago

"Poland's Path to Judicial Independence and EU Funding"

Poland's judiciary was heavily influenced by the right-wing Law and Justice party, which appointed loyal judges and made unconstitutional changes. The new government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk aims to restore judicial independence and unfreeze EU funds, but faces challenges due to entrenched changes and potential presidential vetoes. Deputy Justice Minister Arkadiusz Myrcha is leading efforts to repair the nomination process for judges, while Justice Minister Adam Bodnar presented a plan to the EU to restore the rule of law in Poland. Warsaw Judge Igor Tuleya, a prominent figure in the fight for democracy, highlights the aggressive but legal approach taken by the new government to restore democratic institutions.

via NPR|
#democratic-institutions#european-union#judiciary
international-relations2 years ago

"President Biden discusses Argentina's political landscape with President-elect Milei"

President Joe Biden spoke with President-elect Javier Milei of Argentina to congratulate him on his election, emphasizing the importance of the strong relationship between the United States and Argentina on economic issues, regional and multilateral cooperation, and shared priorities such as human rights, food security, and clean energy.

via The White House|
#argentina#democratic-institutions#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

"Biden administration confronts Lukashenko regime on third anniversary of fraudulent election"

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the regime of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, marking the third anniversary of the fraudulent election in Belarus. The US Treasury Department targeted state-owned enterprises, including the flagship airline BELAVIA, and individuals involved in civil society repression and complicity in Russia's war in Ukraine. The State Department is also taking steps to impose visa restrictions on regime officials for undermining democratic institutions. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has faced international condemnation for his crackdown on protesters and dissidents.

via CNN|
#belarus#biden-administration#democratic-institutions
politics2 years ago

"Trump and Allies Escalate Assault on Democratic Institutions, Push for Justice Dept. Takeover"

Former President Donald Trump and his allies are ramping up calls for a takeover of the U.S. Department of Justice, raising concerns about an assault on democratic institutions if Trump were to win the presidency again. The recent federal indictments against Trump have added urgency among conservatives to gain more control over federal law enforcement. While the myth that Trump won the 2020 election persists among Republican voters, the push for a DOJ takeover is seen as a troubling threat to democratic institutions. Critics argue that diminishing the independence of the Justice Department would erode public trust in the system. The accelerating GOP primary has highlighted this concern, with Trump and his allies claiming that the prosecutions against him are politically motivated. The push for control extends beyond Trump, with other Republicans calling for changes in the FBI and investigations into the "weaponization" of federal law enforcement.

via Yahoo News|
#democratic-institutions#election-integrity#federal-prosecutions
politics2 years ago

'Boris Johnson's Partygate Deception Exposed'

A report by the UK Parliament's privileges committee has found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over his knowledge of COVID-19 lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street. The report accuses Johnson of committing "a serious contempt of the House" and being complicit in a "campaign of abuse and attempted intimidation of the committee." The report has no legal consequences, but lawmakers will vote on whether to endorse its findings and sanctions. Johnson resigned ahead of the report's release, claiming there was a "witch hunt" underway.

via USA TODAY|
#boris-johnson#contempt-of-parliament#covid-19