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How is Democracy Doing?

How is Democracy Doing?
France 24 Wednesday 16 September 2026, 13:01 UTC By Solange MOUGIN 1 min read
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How is Democracy Doing? France Issued on: 06:16 min From the show Reading time 1 min For the UN's International Day of Democracy we ask: “how is democracy doing in France and globally?”

How is Democracy Doing? France Issued on: 06:16 min From the show Reading time 1 min For the UN's International Day of Democracy we ask: “how is democracy doing in France and globally?” We also take a look at Le Monde's Ipsos poll on the presidential election as well as studies on the effect US politics is having on democracy globally. Finally, we will break down a common misperception that backsliding is due to “democracy not delivering”. By: Advertising [Image text:] Solange Mougin,France 24 Journalist French poll shows pessimism over presidential election HOW IS DEMOCRACY DOING? ENTRE NOUS FRANCE 24
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