Essays about: "democratic institutions state"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 53 essays containing the words democratic institutions state.

1. 6. Lights for democracy: lighting as a tool for Brazilian political protests

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Helena Peres Caixeta Silva; [2022]
   Keywords : Brazilian protests; lighting; lights for democracy; projections; political lighting;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the role of artificial light as a tool for spread a political message, focusing on Brazilian political scenario. Given the recent context of the weakening of many democratic institutions around the world together with Covid-19 pandemic, new ways of protesting have been transforming the character of political demonstrations. READ MORE

3. 7. Democracy in South Africa : Signs of democratic backsliding?

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Pontus Karlsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Democratic backsliding; Legal; Economy; Political; Social welfare; Civil liberties; Democratic institutions; Corruption; Accountability; Justice; Covid-19; Economic setback;

   Abstract : Like in many parts of the world, South Africa has experienced a democratic decline. However, every country has its own reason for that decline. This paper will with the help of a case study method detect and analyze the possible reasons for the democratic backsliding in South Africa. READ MORE

4. 8. 'Guardian of the Rule of Law' - Effective enforcement of EU values through the rule of law framework

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Agnes Magnusson Folkesson; [2021]
   Keywords : Eu law; Rule of law; EU values; Infringement procedure; Preliminary reference; Democratic backsliding; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Different EU institutions have handled the rule of law-crisis in different ways, with strong academic criticism towards the Commission regarding that they should have a more systematic and aggressive approach in their Article 258 TFEU procedures. Through an analysis of the different procedures available in Article 7 TEU, Article 258, 259 and 267 TFEU it is researched how effective these procedures are when examined together with a theory of effectiveness, for the purpose of upholding the fundamental principles and values in Article 2 TEU and enforce these. READ MORE

5. 9. Has the pandemic affected democracy? : A qualitative study on the COVID-19's impact on democracy in the European Union

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

   Author : Linn Andersson; Adni Osman; [2021]
   Keywords : Democracy; European Union; Pandemic; State of Emergency; Institutions; NGOs; Development; Demokrati; Europeiska unionen; Pandemi; Undantagstillstånd; Institutioner; NGOs; Utveckling;

   Abstract : During its years, the European Union (EU) has experienced several different crises that have challenged its association and put democracy at risk. The financial crisis in 2009 and the migration crisis in 2015 are two difficult periods that caused a split between the member states. READ MORE

6. 10. Prosecution as Prevention? : A study of the 'End Impunity' narrative in the UN's fight against conflict-related sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sofia Kahma; [2021]
   Keywords : Conflict-related sexual violence; United Nations; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Problem representation;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the underlying assumptions guiding the United Nations’ activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with regard to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The purpose is to reveal how the organization’s ‘End Impunity’ narrative represents the problem of CRSV and to analyze the ideational premises that legitimize the solution of increased accountability and prosecution. READ MORE