125 years of suffrage: What Europe can learn from Australia's democracy
A general view of the Australian Parliament building in Canberra on June 15, 2023. Source: AFP / YOANN CAMBEFORT/AFP
Australia is celebrating 125 years of democratic elections — and continues to rely on special features such as compulsory voting and the preferential voting system. These instruments have helped to reduce political extremes and to strengthen trust in democratic processes. In times of growing polarization, the question is: Could the Australian model also be a role model for Europe?
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