Report Says US Democracy Indicators at Lowest in 50 Years
Stockholm-based intergovernmental institute finds Trump administration actions have undermined rule of law at home and abroad, with global indicators also at multi-decade lows.
Key indicators of democracy in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels in 50 years, according to data from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), an intergovernmental organization based in Stockholm.
The report attributes the decline to what it describes as "threats and actions" by the Trump administration that have undermined the global rule of law, according to the organization.
According to International IDEA, indicators measuring judicial independence, credible elections, freedom of expression, press freedom and access to justice have all dropped to their lowest levels globally in at least 30 years.
The organization's data suggests these declines are not confined to the United States, with the report indicating a broader erosion of democratic institutions and legal protections worldwide.
International IDEA has not, according to the available excerpt, detailed the specific metrics or methodology used to reach these conclusions, though the institute is known for producing long-running comparative assessments of democratic performance across countries.
The Guardian reported that the findings point to a sustained downward trend in core democratic protections both within the US and internationally, coinciding with the current administration's policies and actions.
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- Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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