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02-03-2012
Bruno Kaufmann: "Participation is crucial for democracy."
In our second Interview Bruno Kaufmann the president of the Initiative and Referendum Institute Europe and co-president of the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy takes a stand on our appeal More Democracy in Europe.
29-02-2012
Andreas Bummel: ‘The more democracy, the better.’
We have talked to Andreas Bummel about our appeal More Democracy in Europe. He is advocating more democratic elements within the international system. Andreas is coordinator of the Campaign for the Establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly.
22-02-2012
Future of Referendums in Bulgaria to be Decided in Court Case
The Supreme Administrative Court of Bulgaria is to decide soon on the outcome of a local referendum announced invalid by the election authorities late last year.
17-01-2012
From Crisis to Direct Democracy? - The Case of Iceland
"Let the banks fail." This a a conclusion one might have looking at the development in Iceland. But does a closer look change this impression? Find the report by Carsten Berg below.
02-11-2011
Direct Democracy in Greece
Antonios Bouchagiar and Mihalis Gousgounis have published an report on the situation in Greece.
02-11-2011
Interview: The Tentifada Revolution
In Israel around 300.000 protesters camp in Tel Aviv. Their action was called the "Tentifada-Movement". Romm Levkowicz, a political activist speaks about his experiences. He lives now in London.
22-09-2011
Call for Papers: Environmental Impacts of Direct Democracy
The Environmental Assessment and Planning Research Group at the Technische Universität Berlin (Germany) is organising a Symposium on the Environmental Impacts of Direct Democracy on March 21-23, 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
12-09-2011
Electronic Direct Democracy
More then fifty people attended a workshop by Alex Zenon and Paul Nollen from Democratie.nu Belgium on the Euroean Network Academy in August. Below you find a report of the event.
07-09-2011
Interview: “Revolution of increasing expectations”
In Chile, tens of thousands of students are on the street demanding an improved education system. Yet, protests are not limited to students as citizens start to join the demonstrations. We have talked to David Altman, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Pontificia...
06-09-2011
Chile: Protests for a Better Education
Political protests are not confined to the Arab region and southern Europe. Demonstrations are now taking place in Latin America as well. In Chile, tens of thousands of students are on the street demanding improved education. Yet, protests are not limited to students as citizens...