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05-30-2017 |
The Parliament – the Heart of Democracy Role and responsibility of the Parliamentary majority and opposition in policy making Kiew. National Seminar by PACE and Verkhovna, Rada of Ukraine The Parliament – the Heart of Democracy Part 2: Public consultations in the law-making process Kiew. National Seminar by PACE and Verkhovna, Rada of Ukraine Competence-Sharing in a Federal State Training Course for participants from Myanmar Communal/municipal Direct Democracy building Possible insights for Ukraine Challenges of local Direct Democracy in Albania After the administrtive-territorial Reform Tirana, Seminar Citizen’s Participation and Direct Democracy Democratisation of Democracy From the ECI to local DD; in a non-successful 3rd wave democracy Tirana, Seminar Citizen’s Participation and Direct Democracy The Parliament - The Heart of Democracy and Engine for Nation Building GCSP Geneva for Diplomats of Guinée The majority can only live happily when the others feel also good Elections in Macedonia How to make the EU more democratic? AG interviewed by Cora Pfafferott, Democraty International (Video) How to build a new Europe - Proposals by Andreas Gross Ways out of the EU's crisis (Video) The direct democracy is one of its biggest integrative factors Brexit, Scotland and Switzerland Divided by opinion: what does Brexit say about the state of democracy? Brexit watched from Abu Dhabi and Switzerland Clocking in on regular referendums What effect direct democracy has on Switzerland's politics The more you participate and learn, the more you will see that populist arguments are often very egoistic and do not reflect the common interests Democracy also in the Eastern European States Politicians should not be afraid of people’s power Portrait of a promoter of direct democracy The Role of Political Parties in a Parliamentary Democracy Parliament of Jordan The Parliament - The Heart of Democracy Parliament of Jordan Direct democracy in NZ and Switzerland Lessons for Australia. Talk in the Aussie-Radiostation RN I don't think the referendum divided further the armenian public Constitutional referendum in Armenia The Experience of Direct Democracy in Switzerland 14 hypothesis. Dublin: Workshop Direct Democracy Considered The Nobel Prize is an encouragement for Tunisia The country faces enormous difficulties and needs our support Tunisian elders nurture decentralisation impetus Tunis: Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy I miss the Russian colleagues in the Assembly We should talk more together and less about each other. Interview with Kommersant 13 main hypothesis, why Democracy needs more Europe and Europe needs more Democracy Ankara: Inst. of Strategic Studies and Europ. Research Center Essential criteria for neutral, impartial and transparent elections Brussels: 12th European Conference on Electoral Managment We have not to talk a lot about Russia; we have to speak with Russians Interview with Colta It’s a pity, that we have lost the Russian delegation After CoE's January Session Swiss Delegate to PACE Says Expulsion of Russia Wrong Approach After CoE's January Session The people has to be able to express themselves by direct democracy ... ... then you will get exactly what the European Union misses most today (Video) The responsible people in the EU do not show themselves as wise CoE/EU - Russia Ukraine: Does Theatre of the Absurd Continue? Commentary by Anatoliy Khlivnyi Russia is not the only country which expresses a lack of respect vis-à-vis the ECHR Similar attitudes in UK and Switzerland Also the Duma proposed things which I could not have hoped two months ago Interview: Russia-Ukraine-Crisis «United Nations Reform» COE-Rapport «United Nations Reform» CoE: Resolution «Global governance must be based on democratic principles» PACE: debate on UN's parliamentary dimension. Press release Our own recipe for happiness, or why the Ukrainians are against federalization Commentary to the 7 thesis for Malaysians. By Anatoliy Khlivnyi The Swiss Experiences on Federalism as a source of inspiration for Malaysians 7 thesis and questions - Presentation for the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) in Kuala Lumpur The full powers of Russia won’t be restored at the autumn session of the PACE Interview: Russia-Ukraine-Crisis Design and culture determine the quality of (local) Direct Democracy Presentation for Expertes from Armenia (ppt-Doc) The continuation of the dialogue Ukrainia: search for Solutions Incl. commentary by the translator In need of dialogue, or do we have plan B? Ukrainia: search for Solutions We have to stop all kind of violence from which side ever it comes and we have to find a new reality After the Ukrainian elections Towards a better European democracy A federal Europe. Dabate of the CoE-Report Never ever elections in Ukraine the elections were also free and fair as this time ... but the violence excluded 5 millions to participate Towards a better European democracy The challenges of a federal Europe. CoE-Report Elections of the President in the Ukraine Interview Delo, Solwenija How citizens can stay the heart of politics Agenda Ciudadana, 2da Annual Convencion Participatory Democracy: Implications for Puerto Rico‘s sustainability Why (and how) strengthening our eroding democracies Agenda Ciudadana, 2da Annual Convencion Participatory Democracy: Implications for Puerto Rico‘s sustainability What Russia did is irresponsible and breaches all the lessons we learned from the past Debate CoE: Russia/Crimea It is a structural problem: The instruments at our disposal are not as strong as the values we defend Russia/Crimea: Debate CoE Russia could have served it's interest by observing and respecting international law and the agreements Russia/Crimea: Interview Kommersant Daily Russia: Bolotnaya Square Activists Sentences for demonstrators are disproportionate More democracy in Europe: The European Constitution Issue 17 recollections, theses, questions, proposals, outlook for reforme Neutral Ukraine: We must come up with such ideas You cannot corner a country on one side when its traditions are rooted in both the old European traditions of East and West The Resolution «Refusing Impunity for the Killers of Sergei Magnitsky» was passed by 81% of PACE delegates Results after the Debate in the CoE The Russian society needs to analyze the different stages of its history of the last 25 years Commentary on the Debate in the CoE Mr Magnitsky was killed, and when somebody is killed there are responsible people Debate CoE: Russia sold out its riches and resources much too cheaply (... and the wrong ones have to pay for this) A key step forward in the construction of a new progressive and federalist alliance in Europe Declaration by the socialist group in the CoE The failures of democracy need precise and critical, not diplomatic comments Elections in Azerbaijan (CoE) - Ukrainian Week Empowered citizens as the heart of autonomies, strong democracies and good governance Budapest. Book on territorial autonomy Much more would be possible in Azerbaijan than this depressive and repressive society we are confronted with today Interview - Elections an Democracy in Azerbaijan The traps of majoritarianism Those who represent the majority have to govern not exclusively for those who voted for them «The Council of Europe has no instruments to influence Russia» PACE reporter about the relations with Moscow Rules should help us to overcome conflicts in a peaceful way, and that is exactly what democracy should do Debate CoE: Elections in Bulgaria «After having read the rapport, they will be plaesantly surprised how careful we had investigated these allegations» Magnitsky-Report. Video der Pressekonferenz im ER «An invitation to improve the living condition of every Russian individual» The Magnitsky-Report. Video-Interview Refusing impunity for the killers of Sergei Magnitsky Draft report and resolution CoE Russian impunity: Swiss rapporteur denounces Magnitsky ‘cover-up’ Report Coucil of Europe I was too optimistic, because I could have thought that it could become even worse Situation in Azerbaijan From mistrust to understanding and trust Role, tasks and opportunities of parlamentarians Building Europe without dividing lines Empowered citizens as the heart of good governance and a strong democracy Conference in Sarajewo about consulation procedures Demonstrations and protests This is the language of the best citizens! Blatter is rather the solution than the problem Fifa-debate in the CoE This recommendation was totally misinterpreted by those who have been cheated so often in their life CoE: Rapport on Russia Russia: Political Affairs Commitee meeting in Helsinki Coucil of Europe «Ukraine needs another democratic revolution» Confronted with the fact that politics is completely run by money, most Ukrainians feel helpless A litmus test of Ukraine’s commitment to democratic principles PACE: Ukraine’s forthcoming elections Governing with the People The impact of Direct Democracy. Hearing, EP Brussels The run on direct democracy Is the Swiss model becoming another Swiss export? Not only Russia is suffering but all Europeans might miss a great opportunity Daily Komersant, Moscow. Interview Honouring of obligations and commitments by the Russian Federation The whole Report on Russia (including the draft resolution) PACE reps to have several meetings in Russia ... ... to compile review of Russian commitments A. Gross: «Invitation to Punish» Kremlin Critics PACE Rapporteur Slams Russian Slander Bill Democracy is a substantial promise of fair distribution of life chances Debate CoE Russian law to increase fines on demonstrators should be dropped PACE-Rapporteurs concerned Crisis of Democracy in Europe CoE-Report PACE monitoring rapporteurs express concern at Moscow violence Freedom of speech Political crisis in Europe Direct democratic answers. Budapest Double crisis of today's democracy 11 lessons and many more propositions Kyiv May see Another Maidan Interview with The Ukrainian Week The Ukrainian juridical system is not independent and this should be addressed as a great priority Interview with The Kommersant of Kiev Dangerous situation in Russian society Between two elections in Russia. CoE Freedom of expression and assembly must be quaranteed Arrestations after the election in Russia Money is undermining direct democracy' in campaign financing Talk on WRS. Der ungewollt realsatirische Beitrag stammt von Hans Fehr Citizens’ initiative is a 'weak' democratic tool Talk with EurActive En Nahda is very diverse Elections in Tunisia. Interview with Delo, Slovenia Direct democracy as an instrument of modern democracy Bureau FP-AP in Berne European democracies need more direct democracy Lleida (Catalunya - ESP). 8 facts - 8 propositions Swiss MP Gross: «It Is Impossible to Ban a Gay Pride» UK GayNews / GayRussia: Moscow Gay Pride is scheduled to be held on Saturday May 28 The quaility of direct democracy ... depends on it's design (pdf) Many countries are making savings in health prevention and work control. That is counter-productives Debate Coucil of Europe (Health) Hungary: Misuse of Democracy Debate Coucil of Europe (Hungary) Democracy means sharing power even with those who have lost elections Debate CoE (Hungary, Albania, Tunisia etc.) I am concerned by the violence some of the institutions exercise against engaged citizens Nezavisimaya Gazeta (The Independent Daily), Moscow Clash between individual citizen and democracy? Tallinn - JMK/FES. Keynote speech (ppt) Switzerland's Black Sheeps Al Ahram. Nun ist die Schweiz das Schwarze Schaf (in english) Direct Democracy - Reform The making of the new constitution of Zurich Rapperswil. IRIE-Briefing To discuss regularly the differences is a very modern, peaceful and effective way of integrating modern communities Talk with Delo, Lubljana Democracy in Europe: Crisis and perspectives Rapport. CoE Political Affairs Committee (pdf-doc) Creating legitimacy and integrating diversity by empowering citicens Sarajevo. Election law design, democracy building (ppt-doc) Many new efforts to increase the integration of Muslims in Switzerland are already to be seen One of the unintended effects of the minaret-ban-initiative Grosses Al-Ahram-Interview. The religious variety is a constitutional corner stone for world peace and justice The Swiss vote against Minarets. International enmeshments Andreas Gross: «Slap in the face to everyone who has an idea of the human rights» The Swiss vote against Minarets. Bloomberg The political system of Switzerland Built and driven by the society and the sub-national societies (ppt-doc) Bern. Training program for diplomats of Iraq What Parties might do to build and strengthen Democracy Kiew. Workshop "Future of Democracy" Moscow Scores a Small Victory in Strasbourg CoE-Report on the Georgian-Russian Conflict How we are able to produce better propositions which better respect the point of view of the other party Debate on Russia «Never was the world so in need of the UN, but never was the UN so in need of reform» Europarat - Council of Europe: Debatte zur Reform der UNO Democracy and human rights insure a good protection against terrorism North Caucasus: The violent fundamentalist will have no future Ensuring the integrity of Elections Vienna: OSCE-Seminar on electoral Management bodies (ppt-doc) Salzburg Manifesto (EU-treaty Art. 11.4) European Citicens' Initiatives' Summit (pdf) European transnational campaigning (EU-treaty Art. 11.4) Zürich. EAPC Conference (ppt-doc) Montenegro: Those with a clear conscience do not complain Such critical opinions can be heard even in countries like Switzerland The ruling party wouldn't have to fear fairness Elections in Montenegro. Interview Vijesti Further democratic development is needed Elections in Montenegro (Rapport osce) «Montenegro established a integration policy which is not based on ethnicity but on equal rights for every citizen» Election in Montenegro Direct Democracy in Europe: A short invitation for common reflections and discussions Hypothesis, which should help us to face realities better and to make some strategic choices Serbia: Transparent and efficient functioning of democratic institutions, which citizens can trust in An essential pre-condition for closing the monitoring procedure The philosophy of Direct Democracy What has been achieved so far in Europe (ppt-doc) Bilbao. «Participation ciudadana y democracia» Peace in Europe - The CoE and OSCE/EU Skopje. Academy on Political Management and Diplomacy (ppt-doc) Creation of the Canton Jura Delemont. Federalism and representativ democracy Speach. Representatives from Nepal (ppt-doc) Chronicle or a predicted disaster On the Georgian Military Highway. Will Russia march out of Europe? Peace and stability in Europe Brussels. PSE-Meeting (EP, OSCE, PACE) ppt-doc E-Democracy - Only a Tool Madrid. Workshop «Opportunities for rep. Democracy» (ppt-doc) There is no democracy without parliament A new leap in Serbian politics Human Rights and Direct Democracy Helsinki Committee. A collective learning process (ppt-doc) Direct Democracy in Foreign Policy - Switzerland and Europe Dunedin NZ. Foreign Policy School (ppt-doc) Direct Democracy as opportunity for collective political learning Timaru NZ. Institute for international affairs (ppt-doc) We need more direct and transnational democracy Christchurch NZ. Center for Research on Europe (ppt-doc) Transnational Democracy as the main challenge for European Integration Auckland NZ. Europe Institute of the University (ppt-doc) Turkey: Important role to bring different civilizations together About the problems in the Gokceada and Bozcaada islands Questions asked by a Istanbul Newspaper Greece - Turkey: Many people in both communities feel rather alone from their states About the problems in the Gokceada and Bozcaada islands Questions asked by a Greek Newspaper The State of Democracy in Europe Specific Challenges facing European democracies (pdf-doc) Diversity and Integration as challenges for Democracy Skopje. Switzerland and Hannah Arendt as source of inspiration for Macedonia (ppt-doc) Minority representation through intensive participation in Direct Democracy Bern. JEF & YES Seminar "Majorities for Minorities" (ppt-doc) Observation of the Presidential Election in Serbia Rapport for the CoE (14 pages pdf) The quality of a referendum process depends on it's design Lisboa. FES Seminar of Civil Society (ppt-doc) Promoting tolerance and combating discrimination CoE: Hearing on the legal recognition in Europe of same-sex partnerships Were the russian elections free an fair? Interview with slovenian newspapers Elections are more than just a well-administered election day Artikel von AG in der Moscow Times For an election to be good it takes a good process, not just a good election day Russian Presidential election: Statement CoE Concerned by limited choice in Russian presidential election Press-Release OSCE Serbian presidential election in line with international standards Press-Release OSCE Trajkovski death: further enquiries needed Information Council of Europe Truth Commission for the Chechen Republic CoE is expecting reconciliation to society The freedom potencials of Direct Democracy Lucerne. EPSA-Congress (ppt-doc) The suspicious death of president Trajkivski Rapport Council of Europe (pdf-doc) Rule of law: Separation of power Warsaw: Democratic law-making (ppt-doc) The role of parliamentarians The distribution of power, Strassbourg (Power-Point doc) Strengthening Democracy Citizen participation and ecological change, Greenland (ppt) The design of the Referendum process determines the quality of Referenda Direct Democracy may help us to overcome the crises of democracy Keynote-speech held in Riga (Power-Point doc) Let us form the 27th canton of the Confederation! 1.-August-Rede am Green Lake in Canada BC The way democrats should react on Prime Ministers Erdogan’s victory The elections in Turkey. Globe and Mail, Canada «Oligarchs took political power» Parliamentary elections in Armenia Council of Europe Forum for the Future of Democracy Observations by the Ropporteur Andreas Gross Empowerment: The Role and Responsibility of MP’s Keynote: 13 hypotheses by the Ropporteur Andreas Gross Diplomacy: Turkish reaction to PACE report 'normal' Turkish Daily News Council of Europe Probes Death of Ex-Macedonian President Balkan insight Participation and representation in democratic societies 10 stimulating hypothesis as introduction to the Human Dimension Seminar of OSCE in Warsaw PACE member to visit Skopje to seek information on the circumstances of President Trajkovski’s death CoE - Note to editors State of human rights and democracy in Europe Grosser Bericht an den Europarat (pdf) Transnational Democracy to civilisize the economy Debate on the State-of-human-rights-and-democracy rapport (CoE) Bulgaria and the EU Sofia. Legitimacy deficit and Direct Democracy (ppt-doc) «Russia underestimates the gravity of the totalitarian past» AG in der Zeitschrift 'Caucasian Knot' Possible New Directions in the North Caucasus Comment by Sergei Markedonov «Referendum in Nagorno Karabakh can not be considered legitimate» Referendum in Aserbaidjan (Today, Az) The potentials of Direct Democracy to democraticize Democracy Guggisberg. Presentation for Russian experts (ppt-doc) Lessons for the making of the European Constitution Budapest. Forum «A More Democratic Europe» (ppt-doc) 150 years of experiences with direct democracy Barcelona. Workshop: Direct Participative Democracy What might be learned from the different levels in SUI (PPT-doc) Deliberation is the soul of the direct democracy Barcelona, Sant Sadurni. Direct Participative Democracy The design of the process determines the quality (Power-Point-doc) Direct Democracy in Switzerland and Oregon Same system, same experiences, same hopes - similar problems The Design determines the quality Some criteria (the design of Direct Democracy) The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe as source of inspiration for a Parliamentary Dimension of the United Nations New York, Speech at the United Nation's General-Assembly The role of political parties in finding democratic answers to contemporary political challenges Moscow, Duma-CoE - Forum for Democracy-Building (PPT-doc) Chechnya - a tragedy for Europe and Russia How to make human rights respected in Chechnya (PPT-doc) Vortrag in Stockholm Human rights in the post-soviet space Russia and the Council of Europe (PPT-doc) Oslo, Conference "Multilateral dimension in russian foreign policy" Deliberation is the soul of the direct democracy Bern, Introduction for EU-Democraty-Experts (Power-Point-doc) Deliberation is the soul of the direct democracy Bern, for spanish democracy-refomers (Power-Point-doc) The design of the referendum-process Riga, General Assembly of ACEECO (Power-Point-doc) The transnational Citizens Initiative Project CIP Vortrag gehalten in Frankfurt/Main (Power-Point-doc) When the process which has led to the results had been free and fair, those who did not win the elections will accept the results Riga. Association of Central and Eastern Europe We should not close the door while others knock on it to ask for help Speech for the 1st August in Pemperton BC, Canada The Legitimation of the Parliament Beograd. Round Table for Serbia and Montenegro (Power-Point-doc) Conceptual considerations for entering in the crises exit The war in Chechyna: Is a solutuon possible? (Power-Point-doc) Montenegro vote is boost for Balkan democracy Zur Wahlbeobachtung in Montenegro The soul of Direct Democracy - legitimation by communication Presentation for democracy reformers from the NL (Power-Point-doc) The soul of Direct Democracy - legitimation by communication Presentation for democracy reformers from sweden (Power-Point-doc) The Poltentials of Direct Democracy to democratize Democracy Prestentaion for South-Corean NGOs (Power-Point-Doc) The European Integration Process as a Source of Inspiration for East-Asia Presentation for the Underwood-Forum in Seoul (Power-Point-Doc) Merits and limits of direct democracy Vortrag (Power-Point-Doc) Visions for the future role of direct democracy in the EU The utopia of direct democracy / Vortrag (Power-Point-Doc) Curriculum Andi Gross In english Opposition Leaders in Azerbaijan make appeal to Peace Eurasia Insight Azerbaijani opposition charges us with 'double Standards' After parliamentary elections Chechenya elections Interfax Stabilisation trough democratisation and reconciliation, not without or even against them The situation in Chechnya The Chechen Resistance became a nucleus of general struggle Chechenpress, Chechen Radio "Freedom" These elections were neither free nor fair Interview: Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Independent Daily), Moscow CoE rebukes Azerbaijan, US over poll ISN Security watch Chechnya: Zakayev can return if pardoned Novosti, Moscow The killed hope Azerbaijan elections Can parliamentary elections be held in Chechnya under present circumstances? Interview: Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Independent Daily), Moscow Find the courage to block in a peaceful way those who do not serve democracy building Interview: Az-data, Azerbaijan The Swiss European Referendum paradox What European referendum makers may learn from the two successful Swiss referendums on European affairs Azerbaijan - Inked fingers Civil society - foreign NGOs for free and fair elections Chechnya: PACE Envoy Says Conflict Spreading In North Caucasus Interview Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Half a bridge Internetforum Chechnya Quality criteria for direct democratic procedures Vortrag gehalten in Liechtenstein (Power-Point-Doc) European officials warn Poland against introducing death penalty Associated Press Ways to Direct Citizen Participation in the political decision making of the European Union Vortrag gehalten in Strassbourg The Aland Autonomy. What we may learn from it The Aland-Process and the Caucasus / Vortrag (Power-Point-Doc) «… in Europe the respect to the word "revolution" has been lost» Interview Deutsche Welle, Realnij Azerbaijan «… if Ilham Aliyev decides to slightly stand aside from politics this will not bring anything good to your people.» Interview Echo, Azerbaijan The falsified elections can lead to the outbreak of violence Interview Novoye Vremya, Azerbaijan Chechnya on the table Extracts from the experts' presentations, by T.Aliev Parliamentary Government will save Chechnya By T.Aliev Rehabilitation of Militants and Parliamentary Government will save Chechnya Round Table Chechyna, by T.Aliev Western leaders now refuse to condemn Russia's abuses in Chechnya Europe is risking silence to end its longest war (Guardian) We have to rally all reasonable people in the region Associated Press - Round Table Chechenya Murdered: Eldar Huseynov Interview with "The Day", AZ Relationship Europe / Bush-Administration Interview: US-Radiostation "Overseasvoices" Milli Mejlis is very dependent on president's administration Interview: "Echo", Azerbaidschan Conversation with a democrat Interview, "Monitor", Azerbaidschan History, culture, practise and design of Direct Democracy in Switzerland A short introduction (powerpoint-document) We should not overestimate independence and not underestimate autonomy Diskussion CoE zum Tschetschenien-Bericht The petrol belongs not only to the rich Diskussion CoE zum Azerbaidschan-Bericht Trusting autonomy Andreas Gross: the management of ethnic conflicts The gain of minorities Conference in Budapest The nationstate is a thing of the past Andi Gross in "Magyar Nemzet" The European Union is backward Berichterstattung in "Krónika" In focus: autonomy Conference about European minority self-governments Implementation of Resolution 1358 (2004) on the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan Umfangreicher Bericht von Andi Gross an den CoE (pdf-Dokument) The political situation in the Chechen Republic: measures to increase democratic stability in accordance with Council of Europe standards Umfangreicher Bericht von Andi Gross an den CoE (pdf-Dokument) The major part of society is in political agony ... - ... Andreas Gross considers - in "Zerkalo", Azerbaidschan «My democratic concepts attract Ilham Aliyev» Interview with "Zerkalo" ("the mirror"), Azerbaijan «They have to understand what the people are who do not share their own point of view» Andreas Gross in "BBC News" Appeal for peace in Chechnya despite escalating violence Interview concerning the actual situation Observer fears rigged election in Chechnya Election of a new president for Chechnya Functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan Report and Resolution CoE Weapons will not solve the problems in Chechnya In the case of Chechnya autonomy is the best pragmatic solution Scandal raises questions over political funding More controle is needed Autonomy and Integration International Conference on the Future of Self-Governance What may inspire the EU from I&R experiences in Switzerland? Burxelles: Meeting "Options and limits of Direct Democracy in the European Integration Process" (PowerPoint-Presentation - Explorer-Browser recomanded) Helsinki Commission Chairman Holds Teleconference Telekonferenz zu den Wahlen in Azerbaidschan Positive experiences of autonomous regions as a source of inspiration for conflict resolution in Europe Report: Political Affairs Committee (CoE) (PDF-document - Explorer-Browser recomanded) Swiss politician adds colour to parliamentary debates Berichterstattung swissinfo The potentials of Direct Democracy AG for IRI Europe in Amsterdam (PowerPoint-Presentation - Explorer-Browser recommanded!) Every democracy is an ongoing process Observations of elections are in the interest of all of us Role of politics in a globalised world Social responsability of politics (PowerPoint-Presentation - Explorer-Browser recommanded!) Andreas Gross is against sanctions towards Azerbaidjan Unfortunately, a very bad "design" (Azerbaijan) Reply of Andi Gross concerning the debate in the European Council (Azerbaijan) Country Index on Citizenlaw making 2002 A Report on Design and Rating of the I & R Requirements and Practices of 32 European States (PDF-Document, 28 pages) What Direct Democracy has to offer to the European integration process Civil society: The concrete utopia of all of us - How we all could come closer to what we are looking for Kuchma falls short of Ukraine majority The swiss 'yes' to the United Nations - An interesting case for studying the cultures of direct democracy Swiss Right fights UN 'threat' to neutrality Elements of the forgotten cultural conditions of democracy 15 main hypothesis and arguments The forgotten cultural conditions of federalism and democracy federalism and direct democracy
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