Democracy Quote by Carles Puigdemont
“I think, in Spain, they are too used to reaching the limits of democracy and then stepping over them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Spanish politics, 2022
Democratic norms are repeatedly tested, with leaders pushing beyond established limits, eroding institutional stability.
In simple terms: Democracy is strained by overstepping limits.
Protect democratic boundaries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- civic education
- media analysis
- activism
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent democratic erosion?
- How can citizens respond to limit breaches?
Overstepping can lead to authoritarian drift.