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This broader landscape signifies a rising alarm about the tactics employed by established political entities to stifle opposition and reshape political conversations. The Ukrainian lawyer reform and the subsequent banning of parties deemed too radical by the existing government further illustrate the shifting dynamics within European politics.
The Intersection of Law and Democracy
The increasing trend of utilizing lawfare—a term describing the strategic use of law to achieve political ends—poses a significant threat to democratic norms. As opposition parties, both left and right, experience judicial scrutiny and challenges, there is an urgent need to reevaluate the implications of lawfare on the integrity of political discourse and the healthy functioning of democratic institutions.