Academics, researchers and parliamentarians analyse the democratic challenges for the future of the Basque Country
The meeting was promoted by the working group on improving the democratic quality of the Basque Country, which brought together experts and political representatives to discuss citizen participation, equality, public policies and the crisis of democracy.
:eitb-banner?$eitb-banner$&fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=80 "An open day for the citizens on the future democratic challenges of the Basque Country. Photo: Basque Parliament")
Day on the future democratic challenges of the Basque Country in Parliament. Photo: Basque Parliament
Academics, researchers and political representatives met this Friday in the Basque Parliament to discuss themain challenges of democracy In this regard, A have analysed the different approaches and proposals to strengthen the quality of democracy and ensure its future in the Basque Country.
ThePresident of Parliament, Bakartxo Tejeria , opened the day under the title "Democratic challenges forthe future of the Basque Country "and highlighted the" indispensable "role of citizensin defending the democratic system against authoritarianism and populism.
In order to improve democratic quality,the parliamentary paper has promoted this meeting as a result of concern about the loss of public confidence in the institutions and their consequences for democratic legitimacy.
They have dealt with issues such as the relationship between democracy and equality, citizen participation, the transformation of public administrations, public policies or the role of the European Union in defending democratic values.
This day will be attended by Juha Leppänen Demos, president of Helsinki, Jule Goikoetxea, Marina Subirats and Arantxa Elizondo , who will offer different academic perspectives and research on current challenges.
The programme has ended with a debate on the crisis of democracy, its causes and the challenges arising fromtheBasque Country by representatives of the PNV, EH Bildu, PSE-EEand PP .
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