Mebratu Kelecha
Mebratu Kelecha argues that democracy should not force deep differences into one supposedly universal language. A pluriversal democracy would protect conflict without elimination, recognise the right to opacity, and build institutions in which Indigenous law, more-than-human claims, and revisable political settlements can coexist. Rather than demanding final consensus, it would preserve legitimate difference Read more
Evangelos Palaskas
The EU’s Interoperable Europe Act aims to enable seamless data flows and online public services across borders. Drawing on EU digital regulation research, Evangelos Palaskas illustrates how the Act's governance, agenda and political challenges will shape the next phase of digital government in the European Union Read more
Aliyu Muhammadsunusi Ubangida
As Nigeria approaches its 2027 general elections, Aliyu Muhammadsunusi Ubangida argues Nigeria's deeper democratic problem appears after voting ends. Trust falls when citizens cannot reach representatives, track complaints, or see institutions respond. Closing this gap requires a clear response chain between citizens and the people elected to serve them Read more
Pieter de Wilde
New research shows activists like Greta Thunberg and Patrisse Cullors can make citizens feel politically represented. Among marginalised groups in particular, this boosts people's democratic satisfaction. Pieter de Wilde, Andrea Vik, Lene Aarøe and Oliver Treib explain activists' influence Read more
Pierce Leslie
Drawing on developments in candidate selection across British political parties, Pierce Leslie argues that Britain’s representative disconnect begins long before election day. While it is local constituencies who elect MPs, party rules, vetting procedures and emergency panels increasingly decide who becomes a realistic parliamentary choice Read more
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