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03-06-2024
For a Democratic Wave
The urgency to make European democracy more resilient, impactful, and accessible cannot be overstated.
Written by Daniela Vancic.
03-06-2024
Mobilising youth for democracy: our projects ahead of elections
Youth participation in democracy is crucial for ensuring a vibrant, representative, and forward-thinking political landscape. In the upcoming European elections, the involvement of young voters is more important than ever, especially as in several countries voters from the age...
03-06-2024
"Local democracy is freedom"
An issue of Democracy Local - a new planetary publication devoted to local democracy.
03-06-2024
This was the 2024 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy
In May, the 2024 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy welcomed direct and participatory democracy specialists from around the world in Bucharest Romania, ahead of the country’s election marathon.
07-05-2024
Citizen Power in Action: A Legislative Initiative for Migrant Rights Through Direct Democracy
This article was written by Dr. Melike Akkaraca Köse, who is currently a researcher at ICS, Universidad de Navarra. She completed her research project on the role of emotions in Turkey-EU relations with MSCA post-doctoral fellowship. She was a Visiting Scholar at the Berkeley...
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...