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A Referendum to Reclaim Citizen Power?

When people lose faith in their leaders, can they rewrite the rules that govern them themselves? Bangladesh tested this on 12…

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France's Direct Democracy Debate: A Battle Won and Lost

A groundbreaking proposal to give citizens real power is shaking up French politics, and the battle lines couldn't be clearer.In…

Direct Democracy

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How participation in everyday life looks: Experiences in Mexico

Latin America has undergone a relatively recent but intense democratisation process, shaped by colonial legacies and decades of…

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Global Forum 2026 Announced: Join Us in Gaborone

The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy is returning in 2026 — and this time we are making history. For…

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Youth Bridges Europe participants in Bosnia

Remembering the Past and Strengthening Democracy

The Importance of Remembrance for a Democratic Future.

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Book review: "Die dekonstruierte Gesellschaft oder das Ende der Aufklärung"

"Die dekonstruierte Gesellschaft oder das Ende der Aufklärung"Essay by Andreas Zivy…

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