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As global democracy faces headwinds, EU should lead in new geopolitical reality STOCKHOLM — With democracy retreating in many parts of the world, the European Union must bolster its strategic autonomy and become a stronger geopolitical player, placing the democracy agenda more squarely at the heart of its strategic interests, according to a report prepared by the International

Member States of International IDEA commit to strengthen democratic governance in a statement for the Summit for Democracy hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden STOCKHOLM—Democracies must join forces to counter authoritarianism, disinformation, and political polarization as well as infringements to civil liberties accentuated by the Covid-19 pandemic, 29 governments from all over

A south-facing garden has long been a selling point for estate agents, with home buyers able to look forward to sunlight at most times of the day. As such, those with the luxury of owning one have long found that their properties attract higher offers than their neighbours across the road.  But with the pandemic meaning that outside space is more highly sought after than ever before, a south-facing aspect has now become the ultimate bargaining chip for home sellers, according to research by th...