Tornike Peikrishvili’s Post

Our latest opinion piece covers the implications of the radical right's newfound popularity across Europe to democracy. You can access it by following the link - https://lnkd.in/eKQEfH5J

As a lawyer and evaluator, I’m deeply concerned about the constitutional reform in Mexico that, among other things, eliminates #CONEVAL, the autonomous entity that independently evaluates governmental social programs and policies. Evaluation—independent evaluation—is instrumental for democracy.

Evaluation is part of democratic governance.

Are you curious what is Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe and what we do? 📌 one of the political bodies of the Council of Europe 📌 political assembly of local and regional elected with 612 mayors, governors, councillors, etc. 📌 representing 130 000 local and regional authorities from all 46 Council of Europe member states 👉 Mission:  Promote, strengthen and defend local and regional democracy in Europe by following the principles set out in the European Charter of Local Self-Government. 

Great to have joined Tom Theuns and others in the European Parliament for the launch of his new book ‘Protecting Democracy in Europe’, in which he argues, if we are to succeed, we need to step up our game. Here are some takeaways from his presentation and discussion with László Andor Caroline De Gruyter Samira Rafaela and Anthony Zacharzewski 🔹The EU must address policies making it complicit in democratic backsliding. 🔹 Need to focus less on technocratic legal solutiins, to avoid autocratic populism 🔹Autocratic influences must br contained early. 🔹 Pluralist democracy must be promoted across EU. 🔹Ways to expel autocratic members must be found and used if needed. Well done, and I look forward to reading the book 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy—with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy—and invited all member states and organizations to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public awareness.

Why are democratic societies having trust issues? 💭⚖️ Theos Director, Chine McDonald, examines how lack of human connection in politics and our everyday lives has drastically lowered the public's trust in democracy. Can reconnecting with our communities restore our faith in government? https://bit.ly/45wJb67

With reference to the International Day on Democracy, consider the following statements: 1. It was established by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in 1997, and is celebrated globally on September 15. 2. The 1997 Universal Declaration on Democracy, adopted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), laid the foundation for the International Day of Democracy. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the International Day on Democracy, consider the following statements: 1.   It was established by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in 1997, and is celebrated globally on September 15. 2.   The 1997 Universal Declaration on Democracy, adopted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), laid the foundation for the International Day of Democracy. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a)   1 only (b)   2 only (c)   Both 1 and 2 (d)   Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the International Day on Democracy, consider the following statements: 1. It was established by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in 1997, and is celebrated globally on September 15. 2. The 1997 Universal Declaration on Democracy, adopted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), laid the foundation for the International Day of Democracy. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2