Democratisation on the move
mobile citizens as a factor for political stability and quality of democracy in the EU
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.60054/PEU.2025.12.109-115Ключови думи :
free movement of people, migration and democratisation, new citizenship, EU electionsАбстракт
The migration phenomenon has consistently accompanied European civilization’s development. Today, the processes of globalization and European integration are intensifying the impact of migration across the European continent. These processes increase the scale of migratory flows, diversify migratory patterns, and stimulate new forms of identity, connectivity, and solidarity. These new forms of relationships between the country of origin, migrants, and the country of destination bring valuable resources for social, economic, and political development.
This analysis is dedicated to examining the potential of mobile EU citizens to enhance political stability and the quality of democracy, both within their home countries and throughout the European Union. The findings reveal an intriguing paradox. Despite the considerable potential for contribution, mobile citizens appear to face disadvantages concerning one of the most noticeable aspects of democratic participation at the EU level--European Parliament elections.
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