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On the role of the media in the state

Journalists have changed the course of history more than once, exposing corrupt schemes and shedding light on the illegal actions of politicians. The animated video presents several vivid cases.

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A brief overview of the basic principles of fair and free elections with vivid examples from countries around the world.
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How are electoral manipulations arranged and how can we protect ourselves from them?

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