According to a recent study on governance by the Bertelsmann Foundation many states are struggling to lay the foundations for forward-looking and sustainable policymaking.

The quality of democracy has deteriorated in many European countries. Populism is on the rise. What are the causes of these developments? What dangers does it pose for the European unification project if populists gain a lot of votes in the European elections? How can Europe’s democratic values be protected from populism? Shada Islam (Director for Europe and Geopolitics, Friends of Europe) gives answers.

The quality of democracy and governance has deteriorated in many European countries. Wolfgang Merkel (Director democracy and democratization, WZB Berlin Social Science) talks about the causes of this development. He explains why democracy in the Scandinavian states is more robust than in Eastern European countries, and how democracy and governance in Europe can be strengthened again.

The quality of democracy and governance has deteriorated in many European countries. This is clearly shown by the SGI results. Which states are particularly affected and why? And what does that mean for the European elections? With expert statements by Wolfgang Merkel (Director democracy and democratization, WZB Berlin Social Science Center and SGI advisor) and Shada Islam (Director for Europe & Geopolitics, friends of europe).

Short introduction into approach and methodology of Bertelsmann Stiftung's project Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI).

Short introduction into approach and methodology of Bertelsmann Stiftung's project Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI).

Short introduction into approach and methodology of Bertelsmann Stiftung's project Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI)