The challenges of modern democracy [Articol]

Abstract

Modern democracy is going through a period of adaptation and redefinition, facing several challenges that test its resilience. These challenges include decreasing levels of political participation, declining citizen trust in institutions and the integration of digital technologies into the electoral process. Studies highlight that declining political participation affects the legitimacy of the democratic process and the adoption of solutions such as e-voting raises questions of security and privacy. This article explores the multiple dimensions of these challenges and analyses how trust, participation and technology intersect to define the future of democracy. Drawing on recent examples and the literature, it proposes a deeper understanding of how democracy can evolve in the context of an increasingly digitised society.