A month ago Italians elected a new parliament. In this article, Brunella Casalini, associate professor of Political Philosophy at the School of Political Science (University of Florence, Italy), argues that Italy’s post-democratic scenario needs careful attention. Continue reading A post-democratic scenario needing careful attention
series: elections
In 2017 and 2018 elections in several European countries take place (parliaments, presidency etc.) As the togetherness of Europe is mocked, nationalism is rising again and joint responsibility for the most vulnerable is set aside, we have invited care ethicists in Europe to reflect on the situation of their society: what is the relevance of the idea of a caring society when confronted with these phenomena? Dutch, French, German, Austrian elections etc. are thus the occasion for a care ethical analysis.
“This was always an unusual UK election”
In this article Gideon Calder looks at the upcoming elections in the UK and at implications of the stronger mandate Theresa May is hoping for. Continue reading “This was always an unusual UK election”
Is Austria moving towards being a society without solidarity?
In 10 days Austrians will elect a new parliament. Eva Fleischer, professor at the Management Centre Innsbruck,reflects on the election campaign and its meaning regarding solidarity in Austria. Continue reading Is Austria moving towards being a society without solidarity?
Beneath the surface of the liberal Netherlands
BBC Newsnight reporter Gabriel Gatehouse leaves for Amsterdam. The national elections are coming. Reports on ruling Dutch populism puzzle him. Continue reading Beneath the surface of the liberal Netherlands
Care and the immigrant crisis
A few days ago Norwegians elected their new parliament. In this article Per Nortvedt of the University of Oslo, reflects on why these elections should have led to a different immigration policy. Continue reading Care and the immigrant crisis
The Netherlands, a tiny country in disarray
The Netherlands could easily act as a dissolver of parliamentary democracy.
Elections in Europe: episode 1, The Netherlands.
On March 15, 2017, Dutch voters come to the polls to elect a new parliament. Dutch care ethicist Frans Vosman gives his view on the political situation of this tiny unruly country. Continue reading The Netherlands, a tiny country in disarray