democracy

Democracy needs role models – especially in times of growing challenges. Therefore, the European Paulskirche Prize for Democracy, which will be awarded for the first time in Frankfurt am Main, is intended to make the commitment of those who defend freedom, the rule of law and a united Europe with courage and determination visible.

Barcelona designated as the first European Capital of Democracy

International NGO Freedom House lowered Romania’s democracy score from 3.36 in 2008 to 3.46 in 2009, on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the highest level of democratic progress and 7 the lowest, says the NGOs yearly “Nations in Transit” report issued Wednesday.

The North-Atlantic Alliance finds itself in a crucial moment as it has to make a decision on operations in Afghanistan and on its role in the promotion of stability and Euro-Atlantic values in the Balkans and the Black Sea area, said Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu.

Romania remains a free country in a world that registered a notable setback for political freedom in 2007, independent Freedom House human rights organization said in its annual report.