Deliberative Democracy in Europe

Abstract

Democracy in Europe is under pressure. The financial crisis has strained relationships between ordinary citizens and their elected representatives. Many European countries have swung, in some cases decisively, to the right – weakening the architecture of democracy. Constitutional courts are being undermined, press freedom curtailed and public spheres increasingly polarised. And then there are the political upheavals and social division that Brexit brings in its wake. These problems present a serious challenge to proponents of deliberative democracy: the space for free, open and inclusive debate seems to be shrinking fast, along with the conditions that support it. To address this challenge, the Panel takes as its starting point arguments presented in a recent ECPR Press publication, Constitutional Deliberative Democracy in Europe, edited by Min Reuchamps and Jane Suiter. The Panel will reconsider those arguments in the light of recent political developments. It also seeks to map out a future research agenda for deliberative scholars interested in the future prospects for democracy in Europe. Emerging local, national and regional challenges will be highlighted and deliberative approaches and solutions assessed.

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Deliberative Democracy in Europe - Paul Blokker	View Paper Details
Deliberative Democracy in Europe - Kimmo Grönlund	View Paper Details
Deliberative Democracy in Europe - Marie Dufrasne	View Paper Details
Deliberative Democracy in Europe - Brigitte Geissel	View Paper Details
Deliberative Democracy in Europe - Sergiu Gherghina	View Paper Details
Deliberative Democracy in Europe - Jane Suiter	View Paper Details
Deliberative Democracy in Europe - Didier Caluwaerts	View Paper Details