Nations with “fully functioning democracy” beginning with.
Of course France is in the “fully functioning” group at 23, so maybe not.
US at 29: “flawed democracy”
worldpopulationreview.com/country-rank...
that would look wildly different if it took into account new zealand's election late last year where 2 minority parties with about 20% of the vote took control of the government.
..in coalition with a party that got 38% of the vote.
Now you could of course argue that the coalition agreement gave away a lot to those minor parties. But the Prime Minister and most of the cabinet are from the larger National Party
My younger brother is currently in Switzerland (#8).
My daughter is traveling to New Zealand on July 4 (#2).
I am traveling to Sweden on July 7 (#4).
I must honestly say it will be a welcome break.
[You're welcome to come visit. Sweden has beautiful hiking].
