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Half of world's democracies in decline -intergovernmental watchdog

13 Sept 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

An intergovernmental watchdog reports that half of the world's democracies are in decline, marked by worsening civil liberties and rule of law, while authoritarian regimes grow more oppressive.
Democratic institutions are being undermined by factors such as restrictions on freedom of expression, increasing distrust in elections, and global crises including war, inflation, and climate change.
The number of 'backsliding' countries, including the United States, Poland, and Hungary, has reached an all-time high, with over two-thirds of the global population now living under such conditions or authoritarian rule.
Despite the global decline, some African nations like The Gambia, Niger, and Zambia have shown resilience and improvements in democratic quality.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.