Enough Quote by Jacques Delors
“These days there are not enough of such intermediary groups, between the state and the individual, with the result that political leaders are often unduly guided by opinion polls.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Commission President Address, 1995
Reliance on opinion polls reduces authentic governance, as leaders lack genuine intermediary institutions between state and citizen.
In simple terms: Polls dominate politics, weakening real representation.
Key Takeaway
Strengthen civil society links.
Themes
politics
representation
media
public opinion
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- policy making
- electoral campaigns
- public consultations
- media analysis
Key Concepts
democratic theory
mediated governance
institutional gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we rebuild trusted intermediaries?
- What safeguards protect policy from fleeting poll swings?
A Different Perspective
Polls can reflect short‑term sentiment, not long‑term interests.
