More ECIs are a part of the solution. But speaking about drama, and you are making several important points plus that there is much academic research about European "democratic deficit", I would say that instead of drama the future should be about co-creation, delegative participation and better connections to MEPs. For example, if MEPs were not politicians and political party members but were "ordinary" individuals and citizens instead, that could lead to better connection between the delegates (MEPs) and their followers / community members.
Hi Vladan, and thank you for your comment. Interesting ideas!
ECIs are indeed an interesting tool, but people should know about it as well and be convinced of their effectiveness.
Specifically on MEPs and their relations to citizens: there are 500+ MEPs and 450 million people in the EU. That's around an MEPs per million citizens. How are they going to meet and connect with them all? It's impossible. That's why intermediary are so important (press, social media, associations, etc.).
For these intermediaries to pass their message accross and touch people, they need to interest them. I believe drama or "little politics" is a good tool to interest citizens.
Your ideas are valid too, but I think they come in handy once a first interest has been achieved. Thanks again for your contribution, and I hope you'll contribute again ;)
More ECIs are a part of the solution. But speaking about drama, and you are making several important points plus that there is much academic research about European "democratic deficit", I would say that instead of drama the future should be about co-creation, delegative participation and better connections to MEPs. For example, if MEPs were not politicians and political party members but were "ordinary" individuals and citizens instead, that could lead to better connection between the delegates (MEPs) and their followers / community members.
Hi Vladan, and thank you for your comment. Interesting ideas!
ECIs are indeed an interesting tool, but people should know about it as well and be convinced of their effectiveness.
Specifically on MEPs and their relations to citizens: there are 500+ MEPs and 450 million people in the EU. That's around an MEPs per million citizens. How are they going to meet and connect with them all? It's impossible. That's why intermediary are so important (press, social media, associations, etc.).
For these intermediaries to pass their message accross and touch people, they need to interest them. I believe drama or "little politics" is a good tool to interest citizens.
Your ideas are valid too, but I think they come in handy once a first interest has been achieved. Thanks again for your contribution, and I hope you'll contribute again ;)
Thanks a lot :). There is a lot of room for improvement.