Studies highlight latent conflict behind different concepts of democratic equality
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Studies highlight latent
conflict behind different
concepts of democratic
equality
Whilst democratic consultation is increasingly viewed as a way to improve our democracies,
the question of how to use it fairly is still tormenting stakeholders. eUNREP project
brings about interesting insights into equal and unequal representation.
Democratic participation, and particularly referendums, have
never been so intensely debated. Is such direct involvement
in decision-making really good for democracy? Are all citizens
equipped to understand the issues at hand especially in a con-
text of growing misinformation campaigns? Should everyone
have a say in matters they are not necessarily impacted by?
Of all the questions facing policy-makers, the UNREP (Who
Should Have a Say? Preferences for Unequal Representation)
project focused on the latter by studying the factors shaping
citizen reactions to democratic consultations, and more specifi-
cally their stances on equal representation. In Europe in 2016,
the Brexit referendum might have made a perfect case study.
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