= Democratic backsliding
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Democratic backsliding refers to the gradual decline in the quality of democracy in a country, characterized by the erosion of democratic institutions, practices, and norms. This phenomenon is often marked by a range of actions and trends that undermine democratic governance, including: 1. **Erosion of Political Rights**: Diminished protections for political freedoms, such as freedom of speech, assembly, and the press. This may involve censorship, harassment of dissenting voices, or restrictions on protests.
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