It's true: democracy is under pressure worldwide. The number of democratically governed states has fallen significantly in the last ten years. But there are also developments that give us hope. Above all, democracies in which citizens are not only allowed to vote, but also to be elected, are proving to be extremely resilient.
We want to talk about this! We invite you to explore the global trends in direct democracy with us in the webinar “Navigating direct democracy: Global State of Direct Democracy”.
Most people think of Switzerland when they think of referendums. However, direct democratic institutions also have a long history in many countries, only they are less often in the spotlight. Join the authors of the Global State of Direct Democracy Report on 5 September for a discussion on trends in direct democracy around the world.
Save the date and register now!
Practical information:
When? Thursday, 5 September, 17:30 - 19:00 CEST, Online
Language? English
Programme?
- explore various findings of the report and its classification approach
- delve into current trends and predictions in direct democracy
- ask questions to the authors and engage in a discussion
Speakers:
- Bruno Kaufmann, democracy correspondent for the Swiss Broadcasting Company
- Prof. Raul Magni Berton, European School of Political and Social Sciences, France
- Prof. Clara Egger, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherland
We are looking forward to seeing you in the webinar!