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flag Obama warns rising global authoritarianism threatens democracies, citing Hungary, Poland, and U.S. populism.

flag Former President Barack Obama warned at a London event that authoritarianism is rising globally, threatening even once-resilient democracies like Hungary and Poland. flag Speaking at an Obama Foundation gathering, he highlighted attacks on civil society, press freedom, and the justice system, stressing that no nation is immune. flag While not naming President Trump directly, his remarks were widely seen as a critique of Trump’s second term and his alignment with leaders like Viktor Orbán. flag Obama attributed the surge in populism to voter frustration over unresponsive governments, economic inequality, and social media-fueled division. flag He emphasized that authoritarians often dismantle institutions without offering effective alternatives, urging new civic engagement to restore trust in democracy.

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