Event Brief
1 in 5 Europeans Favor Dictatorship Over Democracy
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Summary: Many Europeans express discontent with democratic practices, suggesting a preference for dictatorship.
WHO: European citizens
WHAT: Preference for dictatorship over democracy
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: Discontent with how democracy functions in practice
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