The Power of Democracy

🗓️ On 20.12.2024, we conducted a workshop titled The Power of Democracy – On the Verge Between Respecting and Breaking the Law as part of the Youth Leaders’ Hub from the project ''Do You Know Your Democracy?''

💡 This interactive session challenged participants to explore the complexities of democracy and the fine balance between upholding democratic principles while navigating controversial legal and ethical issues.

🎯 The workshop began with a 30-minute quiz covering global perspectives on controversial topics. Through this activity, participants discussed varying legal frameworks and democratic principles worldwide.

🌍 Using the World Café method, participants delved deeper into these topics by rotating among discussion tables, each focusing on a specific theme. Conversations unpacked the ethical and legal dimensions of these debates, exploring questions such as:

- Can breaking the law ever be justified in a democratic society?

- How do legal boundaries challenge or uphold democratic ideals?

📊 Key reflections and conclusions were shared during a gallery walk, where participants reviewed and discussed charted insights from each table.

🗣️ This workshop emphasized the need for dialogue, understanding diverse perspectives, and engaging in respectful debates to strengthen democratic integrity.

🇪🇺 Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.