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Crisis governance as an approach and an opportunity

In times of crisis we show our true face: governments everywhere are learning this right now and reacting to the pandemic in the way they know best – by regulating. Corona offers the whole of society the opportunity to perform at...

Webinar: Every Vote Counts

Much has been written on the US Presidential elections, but on 3 November American citizens voted on a lot more than a president. On 1 December, we discussed direct democracy in the US with experts and initiative organisers.

Transnational instruments for transnational issues: The Fridays for Future...

While timely and necessary, the measures to halt the spread of COVID-19 have had an enormous impact not only...

Seven lessons from the Corona-crisis: Interview with Tamara Ehs

Krisendemokratie is a book written by Tamara Ehs, which focuses on the Austrian democracy during the Covid-19...

German Direct Democracy in Action

Abstimmung21 intends to organise the first nationwide vote on socio-political issues in the history of...

Online Discussions: Challenges and Recommendations

Over the last couple of months, we organised several interactive online discussions on pertinent issues...

The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy goes online

This year the Forum will take place online, registrations are open on: www.democracy.community. The Global...

French Citizens want a referendum on climate measures

A survey shows that 81% of French adults are in favor of submitting the most important proposals made by the...

United States of America

New in the community: Climate Assembly

We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of our International Democracy Community. Climate Assembly is...

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Challenges to direct democracy under Corona

Rosen Milenov is a Bulgarian advocate for direct democracy who works as a private consultant and runs a...

The momentum for accountability and better health policy in Nigeria

While timely and necessary, the measures to halt the spread of COVID-19 have had an enormous impact not only...

Save the date: the Global Forum goes online

From 21 until 29 September Democracy International will be organising an online conference on modern direct...