Press contact
For any questions and to subscribe to press-releases please email to:
press[at]democracy-international.org
phone: +49 221 669 66 50
Stay up-to-date about the developments of direct democracy in the world.
02-11-2011
Interview: The Tentifada Revolution
In Israel around 300.000 protesters camp in Tel Aviv. Their action was called the "Tentifada-Movement". Romm Levkowicz, a political activist speaks about his experiences. He lives now in London.
22-09-2011
Call for Papers: Environmental Impacts of Direct Democracy
The Environmental Assessment and Planning Research Group at the Technische Universität Berlin (Germany) is organising a Symposium on the Environmental Impacts of Direct Democracy on March 21-23, 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
12-09-2011
Electronic Direct Democracy
More then fifty people attended a workshop by Alex Zenon and Paul Nollen from Democratie.nu Belgium on the Euroean Network Academy in August. Below you find a report of the event.
07-09-2011
Interview: “Revolution of increasing expectations”
In Chile, tens of thousands of students are on the street demanding an improved education system. Yet, protests are not limited to students as citizens start to join the demonstrations. We have talked to David Altman, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Pontificia...
06-09-2011
Chile: Protests for a Better Education
Political protests are not confined to the Arab region and southern Europe. Demonstrations are now taking place in Latin America as well. In Chile, tens of thousands of students are on the street demanding improved education. Yet, protests are not limited to students as citizens...
30-08-2011
ENA 2011: Democracy on the upswing
Edda Dietrich reports from the European Network Academy of Social Movements, which took place in Freiburg, Germany from 9 to 14 August. Democracy International, Mehr Demokratie Deutschland and Mehr Demokratie Österreich presented several workshops in regard to direct democracy...
23-08-2011
Protests in Valencia: „One of the best experience!“
The Spanish movement M15 is not slowing down. Ever since 15 May, citizens have united in protests, established camps and voiced their discontent. We talk to Alberto Pascual from Valencia, reflecting on his experience. He has been involved in the movement since its formation in...
01-08-2011
Interview: Egypt's Revolution
Images of the Tahrir-Square are seen around the world. In only 18 days, mass protests opened the road for democracy in Egypt. We have talked to M. Boktor, who lives in Cairo and has experienced the revolution. M. Boktor shares his personal impressions and his concerns for the...
29-07-2011
Hungary: Stepping away from democracy
A EU member state is rigorously undermining basic democratic virtues and its constitutional status: Hungary. Prime minister Victor Orban and his party hold a two-third majority, which they have taken advantage of to regress the democratic system. Democratic core principles such...
26-07-2011
Democracy International at the Network Academy of Social Movements
We will talk about direct democracy with people from all over Europe at an event organised by Attac. The event will take place from 9 to 14 August in Freiburg (South Germany).