Image: Protest against the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, in support of democracy and against racism in the city of Porto Alegre. Text: GIGA Focus. From Crisis to Comeback: The Global Story of Re-Democratisation

From crisis to comeback: Many countries have recovered from democratic decline and strengthened #CivicRights, even amid a global crisis of #democracy. In our current #GIGAFocus, @desireereder.bsky.social & Monika Onken analyse global #redemocratisation.

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Can democracies bounce back after decline?

#GIGA researcher @desireereder.bsky.social sheds light on the trend of #ReDemocratisation, the process by which countries reverse #DemocraticErosion. She shares insights from her research project, conducted in collaboration with Monika Onken. 👇

#DemocraticErosion is a slow weakening of democratic norms and institutions – press freedom, judicial independence, fair elections, trust, and more. Global #democracy is in crisis, but #ReDemocratisation is possible. #GIGA researchers explore the causes & paths forward. Swipe through! #DemocracyDay