Its a bit more than just an EU thing
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https://www.v-dem.net/documents/75/V-Dem_Institute_Democracy_Report_2026_lowres.pdf
this post was submitted on 30 Mar 2026
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Putin won all kinds of elections, just not his own in Russia. He had to cheat on his own turf l.
The question is what to do about them? Kick them out of the EU? Diminish their power in the EU? Or just let them sit and fuck things up for everyone else?
Well, looking at the polls, almost every country is at risk; the right is gaining ground everywhere. Today it’s five countries, but tomorrow there could very well be more. I don’t think kicking them out is the best solution (not least because, as an Italian, I’d prefer it if you didn’t leave us to our fate)
Not claiming to have an answer here. It's a tough problem.
It needs a mechanism to cut funding and restrict access to markets. Solidarity should end once they vote in pro Putin fascists. They can ask their new daddy for money
Populism is on the rise again, like a never ending 70 year cycle.
Where are you getting 70 year cycles from? This is showing something a bit different:
Source:
https://www.v-dem.net/documents/75/V-Dem_Institute_Democracy_Report_2026_lowres.pdf
I must have seen it written somewhere.
Apologies, details are incorrect but you get my point
We're in the third reactionary reversal, see you in 40 years when everything is ok again 🫣
Crazy how a world embracing communications / the internet seems to correlate with the increase of autocracy. I remember when in civilisation internet was a progressive science accomplishment.
I think I remember a good SMBC comic that had some commentary about how when we started the internet it seemed like free and open information would build a better world but sadly it hasn't gone that way. I couldn't find it though.
This is slightly relevant though:
They should be put on a list and if they do not fix XYZ in x years they will lose access to the EU and Schengen money etc. All they have is cheap labor and the other countries do not need them, au contraire. They can fix their shit and reapply to join.
boot them the fuck out. paradox of tolerance!