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5 days ago · Held in Bucharest, Romania, from May 15-18, the Forum attracted over 400 participants from every continent, representing around 50 countries. This diverse crowd included civil society members, academics, activists, and political representatives, reflecting the global importance of direct democracy and participation beyond the polls in this historic election year.
2 days ago · In a transformative year of elections around the world, voters in democratic countries share a common sentiment: They’re unhappy with their governments and leaders.
4 days ago · According to the 2024 edition of the Democracy Perception Index, support of democracy has remained high across the world over the past six years. An average of 85% of survey respondents in 53 countries confirmed that it’s important to have democracy.
5 days ago · Local democracy was a big topic at the free, public event in May. Innovations in democratic participation, from Sao Paulo to Stockholm, were discussed. A debate between candidates for the European Parliament focused on decentralization of European Union funding.
2 days ago · Direct democracy is a political system where the citizens participate in the decision-making personally, contrary to relying on intermediaries or representatives. A direct democracy gives the voting population the power to: Change constitutional laws, Put forth initiatives, referendums and suggestions for laws
1 day ago · State. Head of state. Head of government. Afghanistan. Supreme Leader – Hibatullah Akhundzada. Acting Prime Minister – Hasan Akhund. Albania. President – Bajram Begaj. Prime Minister – Edi Rama.
5 days ago · Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or through freely elected representatives. The term is derived from the Greek ‘demokratia,’ which was coined in the 5th century BCE to denote the political systems of some Greek city-states, notably Athens.
