Mari-Liis Jakobson: How to protect Estonia from democratic decline?
In light of global trends, the question remains what we ourselves can do to protect Estonia from the backsliding of democracy, so that people feel their will is being taken into account, reflects Mari-Liis Jakobson in a Vikerraadio daily commentary.
The tenth annual report assessing the state of democracy by the V-Dem research cen...
The article discusses concerns about the state of democracy worldwide, with a focus on Estonia. It highlights the findings of a report by the V-Dem research center at the University of Gothenburg, which indicates that autocracies now outnumber democracies globally and that freedom of expression is under threat in many countries. In this context, the article suggests that political parties can help safeguard democratic resilience by demonstrating their ability to ensure people's well-being and se...
