Strasbourg World Forum
for Democracy
5-11 October 2012
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Bridging the gap
Democracy:
between old models and new realities
Following the Summer Universities for Democracy and the resonance it found everywhere in Europe and far beyond, the project of organising a worldwide event gathering prominent political leaders to discuss and suggest new considerations on the challenges of democracy in the 21st century was born.
Democracy takes on various forms from one continent to another, which far from opposing, should on the contrary allow for a better adaptation of political systems to the realities in constant evolution in our societies.
The Association of Schools of Political Studies: a network for democracy in the 21st century
In 2008, an association was created in Strasbourg to develop the network of Schools of Political Studies in Europe and in the world. Its main objectives are to allow its members to develop their activities, to strengthen their ties beyond any devides and build together democratic societies based on a political culture characterised by pluralism, tolerance and dialogue.
“A “World Forum for Democracy” in Strasbourg, a real platform for exchange, reflection and expertise, could become a centre of democratic excellence with high international visibility, strengthening in this way the pillar “democracy” of the Council of Europe.”
Jean-Claude Mignon, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
