Communication Quote by Margot Wallstrom
“If you want a more democratic EU, communication has to be among its core tasks. There should be a legal foundation for it: Fifty years after the founding of the European project, communication belongs in the constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Parliament Plenary, 2023
Advocates embedding communication as a constitutional duty to deepen EU democracy.
In simple terms: Communication should be a core EU function.
Key Takeaway
Make communication a constitutional right.
Themes
democracy
communication
EU governance
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- public consultations
- EU elections
- civic education
Key Concepts
constitutional law
public discourse
citizen engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communication be enforced constitutionally?
- What risks arise from over‑centralizing communication?
A Different Perspective
Legal changes may be politically contentious.
