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When the public turns hostile: Political violence against parliamentarians

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February 18, 2026

When the public turns hostile: Political violence against parliamentarians

Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union

When the public turns hostile: Political violence against parliamentarians reveals that members of parliament (MPs) are facing a worrying rise in intimidation and harassment from the public. The report draws on a broad survey of 519 MPs globally and case studies focused on five countries: Argentina, Benin, Italy, Malaysia and the Netherlands, to reflect diverse political and regional contexts.

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Inter-Parliamentary Union

When the public turns hostile: Political violence against parliamentarians reveals that members of parliament (MPs) are facing a worrying rise in intimidation and harassment from the public. The report draws on a broad survey of 519 MPs globally and case studies focused on five countries: Argentina, Benin, Italy, Malaysia and the Netherlands, to reflect diverse political and regional contexts.

Full report.

Resource type
Partner
Inter-Parliamentary Union