Viktor Orban of Hungary and other right-wing European politicians hail the return of a U.S. president who shares their tough views on issues like immigration.

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In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

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In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time.

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