Stories

Digital Democracy and e-Governance
Digitalisation Can Divide Us or Empower Democracy — We Decide
Town halls are moving online, we are able to sign petitions from the comfort of our own homes, and collective action can suddenly start with a simple hashtag. Whether it is better connectivity, the ability to strengthen networks...
IDC Theme of the Month
Digital Democracy & e-Governance: How Digital Tools are Reshaping Citizen Participation in the 21st Century
On the International Democracy Community (IDC) platform, we're introducing monthly themes inspired by the ideas and interests you shared in our recent survey. We're kicking things off with the theme Digital Democracy and e-...
Picture from PaFutEU - Climate and Environment
European Union
Defending democracy - or are we, really?
It’s no argument that our European democracies need defending. With non-friendly actors around the world...
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Georgia
Polarisation over peace in Georgia
In Country in focus, Democracy International takes a closer look at advances in modern direct democracy and...
Aleksandra Wiśniewska (above), a 29-year-old political novice, who is now the youngest woman MP in Poland’s parliament. Courtesy of Aleksandra Wiśniewska/Instagram.
Poland
How to Win an Unfair Election
An exchange in Lodz reveals how the Polish opposition managed to defeat an authoritarian ruling party.
The presidential and vice presidential candidates of Taiwan's ruling DPP party (Photo by Joe Mathews)
Taipei
Can Democracy Survive 2024?
2024 is the biggest election year in history. That may be bad for democracy.
Polling place in Surrey, British Columbia (Canada) for global Khalistan referendum
Canada
The Global Vote On Sikh Autonomy
The Khalistan referendum is not just about the Punjab. It's a preview of a future with transnational direct...
HK's District Elections Are New Target
More rules on district elections undermine democracy
Romania
Send us your proposal
Get involved during the 2024 Forum on Modern Direct Democracy! Do you want to host a workshop, present your...
Photo courtesy of Brian Hioe, photo provided for Life as an Activist project
Taiwan
Democracy is the only game in town
In Country in focus, Democracy International takes a closer look at advances in modern direct democracy and...
USA
Go to Bed, My City Council
Late-night decisions backfire
Photo by Tunisia Democracy Connectors team
Tunisia
Six Months of Tunisia Democracy Connectors: Experiences
By “Team Tunisia Democracy Connectors” Our project "Tunisia Democracy Connectors"- which lasted six months...