At the World Forum for Democracy 2015, we interviewed the former Electronic Frontier Foundation activist about their work, hopes for inspiring legislative change, and building on the stubborn success of Max Schrems.
An interview with Tim Wilson, Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner on privacy, accountability, representation, proportionality, free speech and free societies.
“As leaders, we have to overcome all of our historical, political, cultural divides and work towards building trust between communities.” Interview.
What (if any) is the 'right level' of surveillance? openDemocracy's editors introduce a new partnership with the World Forum for Democracy.
Damien Froidevaux’s Death of the Serpent God is not about politics, and yet it is a deeply political film. At the Open City Documentary Festival on 18 June 2015.
Strong civil mobilization fronted by the think tank Justitia prevented the Danish government from introducing unbridled mass surveillance. Justitia's Executive Director tells us how they achieved this.
The Charlie Hebdo attack was an act of violence by deranged individuals. It should not be interpreted as a replay of the Huntingtonian clash of civilisations, somehow justifying past stigmatisation and future backslash against Muslim populations.
Our young bloggers from across the EU discuss the rise of the far right in Europe. Part two here.
Our young bloggers from across the EU discuss the rise of the far right in Europe. Part one here.
The editors of our Can Europe make it? debate pick some favourite articles from 2013, and wish you all the best for the new year.
