Orbán joins Trump and Farage in Texas
Viktor Orbán holds keynote speech in Texas at a right wing Republican event with Trump and Farage
Strong and stable government?
Chris Hammond reports on a webinar which considers whether proportional representation delivers strong and stable government.
Social Democracy – history and impact
Social democracy created equality which makes for happier citizens.
Teaching Democracy
Angela, a teacher from Kent, expresses her renewed enthusiasm for teaching democracy to schoolchildren following her visit to Westminster.
Democratic elections – in the UK and South Africa
Elections are a vital part of democracy. Charlotte looks back on her Sth African experience and analyses the new UK Election Act
BOOK REVIEW
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder: a book review
Magdalena Williams reviews Timothy Snyder’s book On Tyranny, setting out his rules for recognizing and avoiding the end of democracy.
European Convention on Human Rights: How British is it?
European Court of Human Rights was driven by Britons in the aftermath of WWII.
Vive la Démocratie!
New author Philippe Bassett assesses the future of French politics in the wake of the recent elections, and proclaims, Vive la démocratie!
French elections for French citizens abroad
Charlotte investigates the character of the current French “législatives” elections and compares the parties’ manifestos.
French candidate says bring new railway companies to Channel Tunnel to lower prices
Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone, has mentioned to constituents who lobbied him on this that he has heard of talks between GetLink (the company that runs the Eurotunnel) and a French train company to start operating cross-Channel trains.