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Rules in Perspective is a new segment on Rules of the Game – discussing democratic institutions. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes.
In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 36 on Current Developments of Direct Democracy in Germany with Jan Renner.
My three takeaways:
- On the people's initiative in Bavaria
- On citizens' assemblies and direct democracy
- On the history of direct democracy in Germany
Listen to episode 36 and find the show notes here: https://rulesofthegame.blog/current-developments-of-direct-democracy-in-germany/
Referenced paper by Andreas Rohner (2011): https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/94811/1/C2D_WP38.pdf
Mehr Demokratie (More Democracy) Germany: https://www.mehr-demokratie.de/english
It would be great to hear your opinion and feedback on this new format. If you want to send me an email, you can reach me at rulesofthegame.ddi@gmail.com. If you find my discussions interesting and you’d like to support my work, consider buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rulesofthegame
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Rules in Perspective is a new segment on Rules of the Game – discussing democratic institutions. In this new segment I review and comment on my own podcast episodes.
In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 36 on Current Developments of Direct Democracy in Germany with Jan Renner.
My three takeaways:
- On the people's initiative in Bavaria
- On citizens' assemblies and direct democracy
- On the history of direct democracy in Germany
Listen to episode 36 and find the show notes here: https://rulesofthegame.blog/current-developments-of-direct-democracy-in-germany/
Referenced paper by Andreas Rohner (2011): https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/94811/1/C2D_WP38.pdf
Mehr Demokratie (More Democracy) Germany: https://www.mehr-demokratie.de/english
It would be great to hear your opinion and feedback on this new format. If you want to send me an email, you can reach me at rulesofthegame.ddi@gmail.com. If you find my discussions interesting and you’d like to support my work, consider buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rulesofthegame
Related Episodes:
Basic Principles of Direct Democracy with Stefan Schlegel (Ep. #5)
Website: https://rulesofthegame.blog/basic-principles-of-direct-democracy/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sFM0MpgIfHDdsJ1P2Gca3?si=vdZJSOePSFGCaIXnLH2zcw
Youtube: https://youtu.be/cFKoTCRzw80
Directer Democracy with Roslyn Fuller (Ep. #13)
Website: https://rulesofthegame.blog/directer-democracy/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qNodiEb0v4bTcKH7UCEix?si=8D_e9_0cRj6M-DpO2VhMTg
Youtube: https://youtu.be/sR_kOOB4N6U
Deliberative Democracy and Citizens’ Assemblies with Ian O'Flynn (Ep. #22)
Website: https://rulesofthegame.blog/deliberative-democracy-and-citizens-assemblies/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hrBuTGWFz5VNEspqLm7kj?si=DDX7EamKR6-e6eWHVw9dvQ
Let the People Rule with John Matsusaka (Ep. #31)
Website: https://rulesofthegame.blog/let-the-people-rule/
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