Country Quote by David Frum
“I want people to understand that, look, we're in a period of democratic deficit, democratic recession. There are fewer democracies in the world today than in 2005, and in many of the countries that are still technically democracies, we're seeing a reduction in the rule of law. And that's especially true in Central Europe, but it's also true of places like South Africa, the Philippines.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, 2023
The speaker highlights a global decline in democratic health, noting fewer democracies and weakened rule of law, especially in Central Europe and other regions.
In simple terms: Democracy is weakening worldwide.
Key Takeaway
Support and protect democratic institutions.
Themes
politics
democracy
decline
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- civic education
- activism
Key Concepts
rule of law
democratic recession
global trends
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors contribute to democratic recession?
- How can citizens counteract this trend?
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