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Europe will react accordingly: “That civic nationalism we thought of as bad is going to come back,” he said.

Political tension is increasing in Tanzania ahead of the general elections, with rights groups raising concerns over shrinking civic space, accountability, and justice.

The civic museum opened last year following a £27 million development at the former Perth City Hall, by Dutch architects Mecanoo, enabling it to tell the story of Scottish history.

First Minister John Swinney has urged Scotland's political, faith and civic leaders to unite to protect democracy ahead of a gathering in Glasgow.

Swinney said discussions on how to protect "democratic systems" in Scotland would be at "the heart of the gathering", which will be attended by elected politicians, trade unions and civic leaders.