state institutions
Coverage of state institutions in the Nexus archive.
- Punjab leads tally for cases involving threats to journalists
Punjab reported 15 out of 22 documented threats against journalists between April and June 2026, with state institutions identified as the primary threat in 68% of cases. The Freedom Network review highlighted a 22% increase in threats compared to the first quarter, particularly targeting journalists covering governance, corruption, and public interest issues.
- Xenophobic violence in South Africa is state-sponsored, says Julius Malema
South African opposition leader Julius Malema accused state institutions of enabling anti-migrant violence. Social media posts revealed deep divisions over immigration amid rising xenophobic attacks and repatriations in the country.
- Hungary’s incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations
Hungary's incoming PM, Péter Magyar, aims to strengthen ties with Poland's PM Donald Tusk to leverage Poland's experience in repairing EU relations after years of illiberal governance. Both center-right leaders seek to restore the rule of law and improve state institutions following democratic backsliding and EU clashes.