Democracy

How did the French elections get so polarised?

Inês de Sousa Real explains how unemployment, corruption, and short-sighted policies are holding Portugal back from a greener future.

Is it sometimes better to demolish an institution rather than trying to reform it?

Adéla Jurečková examines the results of the parliamentary elections and the ongoing political crisis in the Czech Republic.

Jasmine Lorenzini explains how young people are getting involved in politics and challenging the norms of participation today.

Karen Celis and Sarah Childs argue that if we are to make our democracies more equal and more representative, we need a multifaceted approach.

On questions such as climate, Greens have won the battle of ideas, but the battle for power is still being fought. Is it time for a new strategy?

Jonathan Piron discusses Benoît Lechat’s contribution to ecological thinking about democracy.

The UK’s mixed experience with referendums reflects the variety of situations in which they are applied – with far-reaching consequences.

The national debates that accompany referendums in Malta are strongly shaped by the country’s enduring bipartisan political landscape.