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The Double Threat of European Democracy (sponsored by Facebook)
Democratic values and processes at the heart of Europe have been facing increased pushback, exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19 and restrictions on individual freedoms. As the
Union considers a new action plan to address threats emerging from both the digital
revolution and the pandemic, it's crucial to determine the issues that need stronger legislation
or regulation. How can technology, and technology firms, help deliver on these priorities?
What Can Ancient History Teach Us?
The Plague of Athens (430 BC) killed both Pericles and large parts of Athenian democracy, and
brought elements of chaos and lawlessness. Did this and other historical crises lead to more
suppression or a revival of democracy?
The Power of Belief
Are religion and ideology obstacles or guiding lights in a democracy? They can be powerful
forces for good in the pursuit of higher morals, in the care for the poor, in the promotion of
civil society. The moral and ethical principles of liberal democracy derive from religion, and
shared identities can give people a sense of community and purpose. But religion and, more
recently, identity politics can also be forces for coercion, abuse of the weak, terror, intolerance
and war. Where is the balance in the modern world?
A Citizen-Centered Theory
Mansbridge argues for “a theory of legitimacy that a) explicitly endorses plural sources of democratic legitimacy, b) acknowledges the aspirational quality of the many democratic ideals that make up this legitimacy, and c) recognizes consequently that democratic legitimacy is always partial” (Mansbridge, 2020).
The United States and Central Europe: A Roadmap for a Democratic Post-Pandemic Agenda
This report examines democratic solidarity as the main principle for success in a post-pandemic world, examining policy on both sides of the Atlantic and in Central Europe related to democratic resilience and democratic cooperation to foster a better world.
Climate Finance Shadow Report 2020
"International climate finance is vital to global cooperation on climate change…The prospect of climate-induced extreme weather risks compounding crises and poverty. Climate change could undo decades of progress in development and dramatically increase global inequalities. There is an urgent need for climate finance to help countries cope and adapt" (Carty, Kowalzig, and Zagema, 2020).
The real common interest
"The EU’s migration policies have ignored the priorities of the countries it partners with for the sake of its own border security and domestic priorities. These have permeated the domestic migration and asylum policies of the Maghreb countries it supports… at the cost of people’s interests" (Uzelac, 2020).
Fighting inequality in the time of COVID-19: The Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index 2020
"This third edition of the CRI Index report recommends that all governments adopt strong anti-inequality policies on public services, tax and labour rights, to radically reduce the gap between rich and poor. The international community must support them with Special Drawing Rights, debt relief and global solidarity taxes" (Martin et. al., 2020).
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