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In today’s newsletter: In what could be the most consequential election in the country since the fall of communism, Poland may have made a step closer to Europe

Voters queue until 3am in highest election turnout since the fall of communism in 1989

Greece’s ruling New Democracy party suffered a setback in runoff elections for regional governors and mayors, losing the country’s two largest cities and five of the six regional contests

At stake are Poland's legal stance on LGBTQ+ rights and abortion, and the foreign alliances of a country that has been a crucial ally to Ukraine after Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

BJP in Karnataka is leaderless, reducing internal democracy, becoming a corporate house run by few managers, divided into factions, and silencing B.S. Yediyurappa. This is weakening the party and its chances in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. To improve, Yediyurappa should be given authority and asked to tour the State.

Misinformation is a scam on democracy and a threat to our social fabric. We are at risk of being slowly undermined by absurd conspiracy theories

Author Stuart Stevens ran Republican campaigns but joined the Lincoln Project. His latest book delivers a chilling warning

Spouses of dignitaries at 9th Parliamentary Speakers' Summit to visit Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya & National Crafts Museum. They will learn about the contribution of all Indian Prime Ministers & witness the creative success of India's democracy. They will also explore the handmade artefacts, traditional huts & folk performances at the Museum.

Antony Green called it for Canberra in the early stages of counting.

ECI proposed R-EVM to increase voter turnout in 2019 elections. Survey by Lokniti-CSDS showed 47% of migrants in Delhi trust the system, with higher trust among better-educated. Most political parties raised concerns, leading ECI to shelve the idea. To deepen democracy, people must understand why it's important, not just have…

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio wants “details” on how Ukraine is spending military aid. Let’s give him a few, along with the big picture Jordan is obviously missing, a leader of Chicago’s Ukrainian community writes.