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07-04-2024
Digital is the word for participation: Country in Focus, Estonia
In Country in Focus, Democracy International takes a closer look at advances in modern direct democracy and citizen participation worldwide. This interview with Kristina Reinsalu, the Senior Expert on e-Democracy at the e-...
04-04-2024
The Meaning of Irish Defeat
An issue of Democracy Local by Joe Mathews- a new planetary publication devoted to local democracy.
04-04-2024
The European Citizens' Initiative has an Opportunity to Take a Step Forward
The cornerstone of a well-functioning democracy lies in the extensive and robust participation of its citizens. Throughout the years, Europe has introduced various democratic instruments to facilitate citizen involvement such as introducing the new European Citizens’ Panels,...
04-04-2024
Strong NO rumbling from the voting booths, Irish Referenda defeated
Two Referenda to remove sexist language in the Irish Constitution resulted in a low turnout and a very resounding rejection: what led to such outcome? what are the lessons and consequences?
By Lorenza De Luna.
27-02-2024
Direct democracy in Hungary is colonised: interview with Zoltán Tibor Pállinger
In Country in Focus, Democracy International takes a closer look at advances in modern direct democracy and citizen participation worldwide. This interview with Zoltán Tibor Pállinger, a...
14-02-2024
Uses and abuses of democracy in divided society
In Country in Focus, Democracy International takes a closer look at advances in modern direct democracy and citizen participation worldwide. This article is dedicated to Kenya and supports the webinar series ‘Life as an...
05-02-2024
"Voices of Democracy" to instil courage
75 years ago, on 10 December 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in the aftermath of two devastating world wars, with the powerful opening words, "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights". These principles have found their place in...
05-02-2024
Defending democracy - or are we, really?
It’s no argument that our European democracies need defending. With non-friendly actors around the world trying to affect the outcome of elections - potentially including the EU’s biggest elections taking place 6-9 June 2024 to hail in the new European Parliament - democracy...
23-01-2024
Can Democracy Survive 2024?
2024 is the biggest election year in history. That may be bad for democracy.
This article was written by Joe Mathews for Zocalo Public Sphere.
15-01-2024
Polarisation over peace in Georgia
In Country in Focus, Democracy International takes a closer look at advances in modern direct democracy and citizen participation worldwide. This article is dedicated to Georgia and supports the webinar series ‘Life as an...