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Кризисни аспекти на българската демокрация: гражданско участие и политическо представителство
Crisis Aspects of the Bulgarian Democracy: Civic Participation and Political Representation

Author(s): Simeon Asenov
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Political Theory, Politics and society
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: crisis of democracy; civic participation; parties; political representation

Summary/Abstract: The paper reveals the state and growing distrust towards democracy in Bulgaria. The crisis processes in civic participation, parties and political representation are analysed. Their cause and effect relationship and their negative impact on the democratic process in Bulgaria are identified. Possible approaches are proposed to alleviate the democratic crisis and its manifestations. In methodological aspect, the paper adheres to the political analysis that combines theoretical conclusions and empirical data and assessments of the researched problems.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 73-86
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Bulgarian