Direct democracy

Direct democracy in Germany not only promotes the political commitment of citizens, but also strengthens their influence on political decision-making processes. Through instruments such as popular initiatives and decisions, people can directly enter the design. [...]

The depressing impression arises that the citizens are systematically withheld a central democratic promise, although it is solemnly anchored in the constitution. The much-vaunted formula that all state power emanates from the people looks like... [...]

Citizens' active participation in the design of their surroundings is always required. Involving citizens directly in the process of allocating funds and setting priorities, innovative ideas and solutions are created that often come about... [...]

A participatory budget opens up the possibility in Lusatia to actively involve the population in central financial decisions. People are given the opportunity to submit their own proposals and to vote directly on the use of public funds. This will lead to political processes... [...]

The independence of the judiciary forms the foundation of a functioning democratic constitutional state. Only if judges can decide free from political pressure and partisan interests, is the guarantee of fair trials and the enforcement of... [...]

Direct democracy is considered an effective model to strengthen political participation because it enables the population to directly influence important decisions. Unlike representative structures in which political decision-making is made through elected bodies,... [...]

Switzerland has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years and is now almost without civil servants. Surprisingly, the country continues to function smoothly. Such bold reforms as implemented in Switzerland could possibly... [...]

Direct democracy is an important part of our political landscape, and the Basic Law defines the instruments that enable citizens to actively participate in political decisions. People's legislation is an example of how citizens directly... [...]

The question of the power of the people is as old as democracy itself. In this article, we will shed light on what direct democracy means in accordance with our Basic Law and what role co-determination plays in society. [...]