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The author described the AfD as not a normal party. He accused it of classifying people with disabilities as not normal, downplaying the insignificance of National Socialism, and bowing to Moscow while giving up its own values. https://t.co/BbbhMPKFkz #AfD #Menschenrechte #Demokratie #DE #RU (translated)

The left-leaning Brazilian President Lula mobilized thousands of supporters in a march in São Paulo to campaign for his reelection in the runoff on October 25 against Flávio Bolsonaro and emphasized that this country must not lose democracy. #Demokratie #Lula #Brasilien (translated)

"Do you want to go somewhere else? Then say it." Looking at the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt, CSU chief Markus Söder called on dissenters within the Union to leave. "Anyone who votes for the AfD does not have much of a future with us." Söder suggested that this probably stemmed from a deep wound within the CDU faction. After these events, Söder would find it "surprising" if the AfD did not also lead the government in the state. "It would be absolutely necessary. The voters in Saxony-Anhalt have already made a very clear statement." "Given the results, you can't say that. I just think that anyone considering doing something like that should have the backbone to make it public." "Also immediately move in the political direction." "Because I find that quite despicable." "Therefore, everyone who is playing with fire (...), should know that in the end it will probably lead to extreme AfD dominance, that the polls will turn into results." "If the second democratic government fails within a few years after the traffic light coalition, it would be a huge blow to democracy." "I appreciate him, I respect him, and I also find that very unfair." "Friedrich Merz remains Chancellor." CSU chief Markus Söder has again backed Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and campaigned for the CSU politician Ilse Aigner as Federal President. "The only personnel matter that personally interests me is not the chancellorship, but I would like Ilse Aigner to become Federal President if at all possible. I am very committed to that." #CSU #CDU #Politik (translated)

Peter Borbe accused Friedrich Merz and his environment of repeatedly claiming in Germany that critics of the war efforts and hostilities against Russia pursued by the federal government for years are financed by Russia. It is already bad enough that such accusations are spread domestically, wrote Borbe. That the Chancellor is now also expressing them internationally and imputing to the opposition control by foreign powers is unacceptable, he added. https://t.co/19gypmnYP2 #Politik #Demokratie #Freiheit (translated)

US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is facing increasing pressure due to allegations of corruption and a request to a donor to pay her credit card bill, as both Republican and Democratic senators call for an investigation. #KimberlyGuilfoyle #Bestechlichkeit #USBotschafterin (translated)

Stepsen wrote that October 11 should henceforth be celebrated in Europe as a public holiday for the liberation of the internet from Russian bots. In his assessment, this would significantly reduce the number of German and European users confronted with Russian propaganda in their timelines, which could facilitate a return to a democratic and fact-based discourse. #Internetfreiheit #Demokratie #FaktenbasierterDiskurs (translated)

The author stated that he had warned since the spring that Russia had, in his opinion, a very extensive target list. He described Russia's power politics as very personal and wrote that democracy needed not only protection but also strength. #Venäjä #demokratia #voimapolitiikka #FI #RU (translated)

Ilse Aigner, President of the Bavarian Parliament, advocates in her guest article for not badmouthing Germany and emphasizes the necessity of openly addressing problems in order to secure the country's future and not give room to radical voices. #Zukunftsvertrauen #PolitischeMitte #Demokratie (translated)

The author argued that Serbia faced a historic choice between a European future represented by students, democracy, the rule of law, clean institutions, opportunity, and prosperity, and what they described as an old system of authoritarianism and corruption under Vučić. They called for Vučić’s Serbia to be isolated. https://t.co/dm5YRChUc1 #Srbija #Evropa #Demokratija #RS #EU (translated)

The author criticized lawyer Jun and wrote that he seemed to be unaware of the free mandate. The procedure proposed by Jun, in his opinion, undermined the secret ballot and amounted to coercion of the parliamentarians. In doing so, Jun attacked the foundations of parliamentary democracy. (translated)

Ansis Pūpols thanked the employees of the State Police, who, according to him, did not comply with the demands of the leader of the unregistered organization Free Palestine, Meitra Saberova, to stop asking her uncomfortable questions. Pūpols pointed out that Latvia is a democratic country and stated that there will be a film "We for Peace" about what happened at the protest the day before, which will be released in a month. https://t.co/RakDtZxINZ #MēsParMieru #Demokratija #Brīvība #MēsParMieru (translated)

The writer suspected that elections would be held in Finland during a state of war. He wrote that afterwards democracy would prevail and anyone could run for office. Additionally, he shared a link to an article from an Italian newspaper, which according to its title stated that Sanna Marin could run for office if Russia were to attack Finland. https://t.co/3UdYODDZqi #Suomi #demokratia #vaalit #FI #RU (translated)

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly confirmed for the first time that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum in 2016, and warned voters in Germany and France about possible foreign influence on political processes. #Brexit #RussischeEinflussnahme #Demokratie (translated)

Grigorij Mesežnikov emphasizes in the video podcast that Russian influence in Slovakia is growing primarily through the government of Robert Fico and his party, which is trying to normalize relations with Russia, while the democratic opposition must come up with a clear plan for protection against this influence instead of empty promises. #RuskýVplyv #Slovensko #Demokracia (translated)