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Past studies have shown less than 55% of policy changes align with public opinion [1]. We're here to change that! The Every Voice platform (https://lnkd.in/efG485-w) aims to put people at the heart of the policy-making conversation, because each of us deserves to be heard! Join now to get your concerns in front of your #representatives. [1] https://lnkd.in/ez9dnScz #TransparentLobbying #CountEveryVoice #DisagreeBetter #ListenFirst #republicans #democracts #publicpolicy #democracy

How about we evaluate political figures based on competence, not appearance? 🤷♀️ Part of the change we need to see to help create equal representation in Scottish democracy is less stereotyping and more focus on actual outcomes. 🙌 ➡️ Alongside Engender Scotland we’ve mapped out the reforms that can help improve diversity in our democracy, you can read more here 🤩 - https://lnkd.in/dkaad7HN #scotland #democracy #womeninpolitics

Foreign Power Plays: How They Shape Our Democracies Discover how foreign influences manipulate democratic systems in Canada and the U.S. We explore the impact of minority governments and polarization on national effectiveness, revealing the hidden tactics aimed at leaving us powerless and divided. #ForeignInterference #Democracy #PoliticalPower #MinorityGovernment #CanadaPolitics #USPolitics #GlobalInfluence #PoliticalPolarization #VoterEngagement #NationalSecurity

Reflecting on what’s happening , can we truly consider Western civilization as democratic when there are limitations on the essential right to free speech, especially when these restrictions appear to be influenced by non-Western countries? It makes me wonder about the real scope of freedom and democracy. 🤔 #FreeSpeech #Democracy #GlobalInfluence

In his latest article for The Guardian, John Kampfner examines Austria’s political shift as its ‘firewall’ against the far-right crumbles, raising urgent questions about whether Germany could face a similar fate. Read the article with the link in the comments. #Politics #Democracy #KeynoteSpeaker

How is your democracy? Answer, comment and if you have much to say, send me your text so that I can post it. 🙂 Five questions to ask powerful people: 'What power do you have? Where did you get it? In whose interests do you exercice it? To whom are you accountable? How can we get rid of you?' Tony Benn (1925-2014), British Labour politician Voting is a force, not the only one. #walkforeurope #myEurope #whichEuropedoyouwant? #democracy #thepowerofpeople #peoplechangetheworld #youmatter #vote #participate #petition #demonstrate #activecitizens #electedpeople #accountability #generalwelfare #publicbenefit #commongood #TonyBen #JaneGoodall #AldousHuxley @politics4hereurope

A united Europe - this is not only my everyday experience of working across borders, but also the appreciation of the differences between cultures and the diversity of people who enrich our world. There's no need to go into detail about the economic opportunities of a united and democratic Europe.   Whoever votes has the better idea.   #westandforvalues #democracy #voteforeurope

The 7Ds for #Sustainability - #Democracy in Depth is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of European democracy and sustainability. 🏛️ 📊 Authored by leading experts, this publication provides a strategic vision & policy proposals for the EU's next legislative period. This document explores crucial areas including: 🔵The European #Parliament 🔵The #Council of the EU 🔵European #PoliticalParties 🔵National #Democratic Institutions 🔵#Subsidiarity 🔵EU #Enlargement Read it below: 👉https://lnkd.in/g34kQ4QC #FocusFuture #ThinkingTogether

Preserving and strengthening #democracy remains one of the key priory for the EU, as evidenced in the #EU Strategic Agenda. Join us for this webinar on 15 November ! https://lnkd.in/dA4MWFUx