A message from the Secretary-General
This year will be remembered as the year that put direct democracy back on the agenda. Two historic referendums made international headlines and have been prominent in public debate. These historic votes have cast renewed light on the benefits and drawbacks of direct democracy instruments. Using International IDEA data, recent research and testimonials from those with personal experience of referendums, we have reflected upon some of the basic concepts of direct democracy, to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of some of its instruments and to look into recent trends of direct democracy around the world. +READ MORE
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