Under Modi,India’s press is not so free anymore

Under Modi,India’s press is not so free anymore

India's free press has played a crucial role in protecting the country's democracy since its independence in 1947. But journalists here now feel under attack.

  • byVindu Goel andJeffrey Gettleman

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EC President von der Leyen admits worry at Hungarian'power grab'

EC President von der Leyen admits worry at Hungarian'power grab'

Until now,Ursula von der Leyen had avoided singling out Hungary for criticism,in favour of urging all EU member states to respect democracy.

  • byJames Crisp
Amid coronavirus outbreak,Hungary's Viktor Orban reaches for unchecked power

Amid coronavirus outbreak,Hungary's Viktor Orban reaches for unchecked power

Rights groups said the move effectively suspends democracy in the European Union member state in the name of fighting the coronavirus.

  • byLoveday Morris
Salvini fails in bid to push Italy into populist corner

Salvini fails in bid to push Italy into populist corner

Voters in regional Italy have responded"to the aggression of an extremist right that has shouted with the culture of hatred",the Rome victorious candidate said.

  • byColleen Barry
Matteo Salvini revels in,steers Italy’s political chaos

Matteo Salvini revels in,steers Italy’s political chaos

Liberals worry about the national significance of Salvini winning in Emilia-Romagna,long the Communist buckle of Italy's Red Belt.

  • byJason Horowitz
Right-wing populists look poised to keep winning

Right-wing populists look poised to keep winning

They are reshaping the Anglo-American world in their own image and developing a taste for success.

  • byPeter Hartcher
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A quiet and passive citizenry is not patriotic

A quiet and passive citizenry is not patriotic

We can be grateful we are not America,but don't think Australia is immune from the toxic effects of populism and false nationalism.

  • byTim Soutphommasane
'Frustrated and angry':Bishop fears a'backlash against globalisation'

'Frustrated and angry':Bishop fears a'backlash against globalisation'

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop defends the"rules-based world order"and says Liberals believe"in choice and freedom".

  • byJacqueline Maley
NATO should defend members against'democratic backsliding',veteran Labor Senator Kim Carr urges
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NATO should defend members against'democratic backsliding',veteran Labor Senator Kim Carr urges

Senator Kim Carr said for democracy to thrive,leaders must stand up to the threat it faced from within.

  • byLatika Bourke
GetUp gets stuck in to'populist'Morrison government

GetUp gets stuck in to'populist'Morrison government

Activist group GetUp will escalate its fight with Scott Morrison by accusing him of being an"authoritarian populist"who tries to shut down his critics.

  • byDavid Crowe
Wong slams Prime Minister's China strategy

Wong slams Prime Minister's China strategy

Labor will accuse Prime Minister Scott Morrison of putting politics ahead of the national interest with “lightweight” ideas that fail to deal with the rise of China.

  • byDavid Crowe