This category will index the articles in the ISSN 2701-4924 of the German National Library.
This article continues the analysis of Brazil’s 2024 municipal elections, now focusing on results from the second round. Key outcomes include high abstention rates, fragmentation within the right-wing, the decline of traditional parties, and implications for the 2026 national elections.
The 2024 municipal elections in Brazil, held every four years, determine the mayors of 5,570 cities across the country, as well as their city council members. These elections serve as a political thermometer for the upcoming presidential elections, which follow two years later. The elections not only provided a diverse landscape of elected mayors but also showed significant changes in the distribution of city councilors and the performance of the main political parties at the local level.
The current crisis at Volkswagen in Germany presents a valuable opportunity to compare how workers in Germany respond, in contrast to those in other countries, particularly Brazil, even when facing the same company. These differences can be attributed to significant institutional variations between nations. Despite Volkswagen confronting one of the most severe challenges in its history, the German model of labor-capital relations retains its distinctive characteristics.
Populism manifests differently in various geographies due to different national frameworks, including political history, system, and culture. However, a common thread among populist movements is their claim of embodying the people as the voice of the people and the outsider opposing the morally compromised ruling elite, be it at a local or global level. The primary focus of this blog article is on how the discourse of right-wing populism is addressed in Brazil.
Elon Musk's involvement in Brazilian politics has sparked controversy due to his outspoken criticisms of the government and judiciary, particularly Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This has intensified debates about judicial censorship and the role of influential figures in shaping public discourse. His influence mirrors the media-driven political strategies of figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting the dangers of unchecked digital influence and the need for regulatory measures to protect democratic institutions and ensure fair competition in the digital economy.
Due to the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the text addresses the relevance of digital accessibility for the political participation of persons with disabilities. In this sense, it discusses the notions of barriers and accessibility, discusses digital accessibility actions promoted by the Electoral Accessibility Program of the Brazilian Electoral Judiciary, and highlights social inequality's challenges in this field.
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion essay.
The detrimental effects of this car-centric approach are becoming increasingly apparent, and achieving sustainable transportation requires a holistic approach that addresses various aspects of urban living.
These verses celebrate the indomitable spirit of indigenous peoples, whose existence is inseparable from the natural world.
The AWÊ, orchestrated by the maracá was a daily reminder of the rightful owner of the space that I sought to enter. Little by little, intersections and communalities among us became apparent.