Bruno Kaufmann | On Direct Democracy

Bruno Kaufmann (Sweden, Switzerland) is a political scientist, correspondent, author of various publications about direct democracy at the local and transnational level, President of the Initiative and Referendum Institute Europe, co-founder and co-president of the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy, the Director of International Relations at the Swiss Democracy Foundation, co-initiator of the International League of Democracy Cities.

In this interview, you will learn:

✅ What is the true essence of direct democracy?

✅ What is the value of a society where everyone can be heard?

✅ What are some examples of the implementation of direct democracy at various levels in the modern world, including the transnational level?

✅ What is the connection between people's life satisfaction and their involvement in decision-making?

✅ How do modern technologies impact the effectiveness of direct democracy in society?

✅ Why is it necessary for people to participate in making socially important decisions?

✅ What significance does uniting people have in achieving positive changes in society?