Belgium, Czech Republic downgraded in civic freedoms report
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Freedom of expression and peaceful protests are in dangerous decline even in “established democracies” in Europe, according to the 20
Freedom of expression and peaceful protests are in dangerous decline even in “established democracies” in Europe, according to the 20
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