Why democracy is in peril in this year of 64 elections

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : A strong far-Right showing could mean Portugal distancing itself from the EU.
50% : If it heads a new Austrian government, it could add its vote in the EU to Hungary and Slovakia's blockage of military backing for Ukraine.
48% : But the question of who will rule in Vienna could influence neighbouring Germany, given their common language and close ties, as well as affecting how the EU operates in Brussels -- and, again, the war in Ukraine.
48% : The AUR's policies include withdrawing Romania from the EU.
45% : In Europe, national elections and the European Parliament ballot in June may offer comfort to Putin -- as will the likely re-run in November between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
42% : Incumbent: Klaus IohannisLikely candidate: George Simion (Alliance for the Union of Romanians)Currently: CentreLikely to go: Far-RightMain election issues: Same-sex marriage, political disillusionmentPotential effect: It's unlikely that the AUR will win, but their growth has been striking, gaining over 20 per cent support in polls.
39% : Kickl opposes EU sanctions, particularly against Russia.
25% : Trump, with the strength of his Right-wing convictions, offers some degree of stability to Americans, but a victory for him means closer ties between the U.S. and Russia -- and is bad news for Ukraine.
23% : His reign of oppression and human rights abuses will continue -- likely indulged by Donald Trump if he wins back the White House.
2% : Joe BidenLikely candidate: Donald Trump (Republican)Currently: LeftLikely to go: Either wayMain election issues: Abortion, LGBT rights, foreign policyPotential effect: Trump is likely to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, the UN Human Rights Council and undermine Nato.

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