Full Idea
European liberal democracy is battling for the separation of powers, freedom of the press, rule of law, an independent judiciary, respect for human rights, and a rules-based international order.
Gist of Idea
Liberalism wants separate powers, press freedom, independence and rule of law, and rights
Source
Will Hutton (This Time No Mistakes [2024], 1)
Book Reference
Cochrane,Tom: 'The Aesthetic Value of the World' [OUP 2021], p.20
A Reaction
A useful summary of liberal institutions, sought by the European Union, and opposed by British right-wing Brexiteers. 'Freedom' of the press needs a bit of thought.