"The AIV adopted this advisory report at its meeting on 2 June 2017."--Page 9. "The advisory report The will of the people? The erosion of democracy under the rule of law in Europe has been prepared by the Advisory Council on International Affairs at its own initiative."--Publisher website. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
The relationship between democracy, the rule of law and human rights. Two visions of democracy: formal and substantive ; The rule of law ; Conclusion/summary -- Erosion of democracy and the rule of law in a European context. Waning public confidence ; Trends and other factors ; Conclusion/summary -- Populism as a political force. Populist movements in Europe ; Populism and democracy ; Conclusion/summary -- Developments in relation to democracy under the rule of law in Europe. Undermining of the electoral dimension of democracy ; Attempts to influence public opinion and stifle criticism ; Erosion of the principle of separation of powers ; Restrictions on protection of dissidents and immigrants -- Policy instruments for prevention and correction. European instruments ; Bilateral instruments ; Conclusion/summary -- Conclusions and recommendations. Recommendations -- Annexe 1. Multilateral the rule of law instruments.
Summary:
"The questions that are central to this report are: How do democracy and the rule of law relate to one another? What developments account for the loss of public confidence in democracy under the rule of law in Europe? How can erosion of democracy under the rule of law in Europe be halted or prevented? How can the Netherlands contribute to this in its foreign policy?"--Introduction.
Series:
Advisory Council on International Affairs ; no. 104
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1017755116
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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