One of the first, and definitely most famous, observers of American democratic institutions saw in local government one of the key pillars to the newly established democratic system. Alexis de Tocqueville was impressed by New England townships’ degree of self-government. Today, almost two centuries after Tocqueville’s essay was published, it may be time to conclude […]
Posts Tagged ‘Democracy’
Democracy in America?
Cities, actors of change
URBACT’s Emmanuel Moulin takes us on a trip to the Brussels of the future in this article first published as part of a collection for his former doctorate supervisor Prof Dr. Klaus Kunzmann. As a 75th birthday tribute to Kunzmann, who 20 years ago identified five key challenges for spatial development and planning in Europe, […]
Universal Basic Income: who’s laughing now?
A few years ago, many cities would have laughed at the idea of introducing a Universal Basic Income. Fast forward to today, and the concept is being tested in neighbourhoods and cities across the EU, from Barcelona and Copenhagen to Stockholm and Utrecht. The Catalan Joke As a Scot, I’ve given my various Catalan friends […]
Leadership and People Power: Reflections on the Greek Scenario
Greece in mind Right now, it’s hard to see beyond Greece. Yesterday, its people made their momentous referendum decision, defining their, and Europe’s future, one way or another. It is in Athens, that we will see the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning. What do we make of Tsipras’ call for […]
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Aidan Cerar
Aldo Vargas
Alice Ferguson
Alina Andreea Băileşteanu
Alison Partridge
Amy Labarrière
Ana Resende
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