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July 27, 2026

When democracy defends itself: Romania, Moldova and the limits of tolerance

Amir Alecperov Amir Alecperov argues that militant democracy โ€“ the principle that a democracy may lawfully limit certain democratic rights to protect democratic constitutional order โ€“ is not only compatible with EU law but urgently necessary. Romaniaโ€™s post-1989 legal framework offers a tested model. Moldova is applying it in real time Read more

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