24-01-2024 15:00
Making democracy work for everyone
Annual Lecture
In the quest to make democracy work for everyone, we face numerous challenges and opportunities. The democratic process must be inclusive, accommodating the diverse perspectives of different generations, personal situations, and global contexts. However, generational gaps, socio-economic disparities, and varying global contexts often lead to unequal representation and participation. To address these challenges, we need innovative solutions that promote democratic inclusion. This could involve leveraging digital platforms to enhance citizen participation, implementing policies that balance the interests of different generations, and creating governance structures that are responsive to the needs of all citizens. Furthermore, we must foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding, where electoral disagreements do not escalate into hostility. By doing so, we can ensure that democracy truly works for everyone, fostering a society that is equitable, inclusive, and harmonious.
Programme
15:00 - 15:10 Welcome and introductory remarks
Christian EHLER, MEP and STOA Chair
15:10 - 15:40 Keynote speech
'Making democracy work for everyone - challenges and solutions for democratic inclusion across generations, personal situations, and global contexts'
Michael BRUTER, Professor of Political Science, Director of the Electoral Psychology Observatory, London School of Economics and Political Science
15:40 - 16:20 Exchange of views
Generational democratic gaps: How can policies effectively balance the diverse perspectives of different generations to ensure sustainable and equitable outcomes for the entire society?
Sylvia KRITZINGER, Professor at the Department of Government of Vienna University
Digital democracy: How can we navigate the evolving landscape of digital democracy to enhance citizen participation, address challenges in the digitalization of democratic processes?'
Barbara PRAINSACK, Chair of European Group on Ethics in Science and Technology
New forms of democratic participation: How to overcome traditional barriers, empower citizens, and create more inclusive and responsive governance structures?
Yves DEJAEGHERE, Executive director of Federation for Innovation in Democracy - Europe
Moderator: Sandra PARTHIE, European Economic and Social Committee
16:20 - 16:50 Q&A session
16:50 - 17:00 Closing remarks
Christian EHLER, MEP and STOA Chair
#STOALecture
The event was recorded (see link below) and held in English only, without interpretation.
Programme
15:00 - 15:10 Welcome and introductory remarks
Christian EHLER, MEP and STOA Chair
15:10 - 15:40 Keynote speech
'Making democracy work for everyone - challenges and solutions for democratic inclusion across generations, personal situations, and global contexts'
Michael BRUTER, Professor of Political Science, Director of the Electoral Psychology Observatory, London School of Economics and Political Science
15:40 - 16:20 Exchange of views
Generational democratic gaps: How can policies effectively balance the diverse perspectives of different generations to ensure sustainable and equitable outcomes for the entire society?
Sylvia KRITZINGER, Professor at the Department of Government of Vienna University
Digital democracy: How can we navigate the evolving landscape of digital democracy to enhance citizen participation, address challenges in the digitalization of democratic processes?'
Barbara PRAINSACK, Chair of European Group on Ethics in Science and Technology
New forms of democratic participation: How to overcome traditional barriers, empower citizens, and create more inclusive and responsive governance structures?
Yves DEJAEGHERE, Executive director of Federation for Innovation in Democracy - Europe
Moderator: Sandra PARTHIE, European Economic and Social Committee
16:20 - 16:50 Q&A session
16:50 - 17:00 Closing remarks
Christian EHLER, MEP and STOA Chair
#STOALecture
The event was recorded (see link below) and held in English only, without interpretation.