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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-...

A European Citizens´ Assembly

Imagine a European Citizens´ Assembly (ECA) of 200 or more randomly selected citizens from all the countries...

Why the Politics of Nostalgia Are Dangerous

This summer the main US parties will decide about their candidates for November 8 presidential elections. ...

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

In Austria modern direct democracy is struggling to get off the ground due to the lack of unity and desire...

How the Curse of the Quorum Poisoned Democracy

In the last 20 years Italians could directly decide on 31 nationwide laws. But in 27 cases, including the...

Dutch Citizens' Veto: Panacea for Democratic Ills?

Since last summer Dutch citizens have the formal right to demand a referendum vote on laws approved by the...

Total Recall, Swiss Style

The right to recall elected officials is well known in many American countries and US states, but less so in...

After Fixing The Economy Ireland Now Looks At Its Democracy

This Friday, February 26, 4.65 million citizens of the Republic of Ireland are called to the polling stations...

User Manual to Modern Direct Democracy

In a country where people are called to the ballot box several times a year, citizens are sometimes...

Direct Democracy Key to Happiness in America

Democracy in America is in crisis, as the ongoing races for president demonstrate. But there is a ray of hope...

Direct Democracy Unable To Balance Polish Power Grab

Polish constitutional lawyer Anna Rytel-Warzocha on the recent political developments in her country, the...