Democratic backsliding refers to the gradual erosion of democratic institutions, checks and balances, and civic freedoms. It often occurs through legal maneuvers, executive overreach, or media suppression. This process typically benefits autocratic leaders and ruling elites seeking consolidated power, while harming citizens, opposition groups, and civil society who lose rights and accountability mechanisms.
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