| Author (Corporate) | Council of Europe |
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| Publisher | Council of Europe |
| Publication Date | 2009 |
| Content Type | Overview |
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Today, more Europeans live in democracies than ever before but despite this unprecedented and favourable context, there is a widespread dissatisfaction with the practice of “democracry: mistrust of political institutions and politicians and a declining turnout in elections. In addition, globalisation and the rise of terrorism are all challenging and may pose a threat to the very foundations of democracy. As the only body to gather all European democracies, the Council of Europe has an appropriate role to play in analysing these challenges and proposing remedies. That is why, at the Warsaw Summit (May 2005), the Heads of State and Government of the Organisation's member states decided to establish a Forum for the Future of Democracy to strengthen political freedoms and citizens' participation. The Forum is open to all member states and civil society and is aimed at enabling the exchange of ideas, information and examples of best practices, as well as discussions on possible future action. It is held in close co-operation with the Venice Commission and other relevant Council of Europe bodies with a view to enhancing, through its reflection and proposals, the Organisation's work in the field of democracy. |
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| Source Link | http://www.coe.int/t/dc/files/themes/forum_democratie/default_en.asp? |
| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
