Democracy is established as a generally uncontested ideal, while regimes inspired by this form of government fall under constant criticism. Hence, the steady erosion of confidence in representatives that has become one of the major political issues of our time. Amidst these challenges, the paradox r[...]

Since the 1980s, society's wealthiest members have claimed an ever-expanding share of income and property. It has been a true counterrevolution, says Pierre Rosanvallon--the end of the age of growing equality launched by the American and French revolutions. And just as significant as the social and [...]

Demokratins ideal härskar idag oinskränkt, men de regimer som åberopar sig på detta ideal är överallt utsatta för stark kritik. Medborgarnas sjunkande förtroende för sina politiska representanter har blivit ett av vår tids stora problem. Men även om valdeltagande på många håll har mins[...]

Tuoreessa teoksessaan Vastademokratia Rosanvallon tutkii edustuksellisen politiikan kriisiä demokraattiseen toimintaan kohdistuvan epäilyn ja epäluulon kannalta. Hän korostaa epäilyn perinnettä, missä kansalaiset tarkkailevat edustajiensa tekemisiä. Edustuksellisen vaalidemokratian varjossa [...]