Democracy is a system of governance in which power is vested in the people, who exercise that power directly or through elected representatives. It is characterized by free and fair elections, the protection of individual rights and freedoms, the rule of law, and the promotion of equality and ability for all citizens to participate in political life. The core principles of democracy include political pluralism, electoral competition, and the accountability of leaders to the electorate. Democracies can take various forms, such as direct democracy, where citizens vote on policies directly, or representative democracy, where they elect officials to make decisions on their behalf. The concept emphasizes the importance of citizen engagement, public debate, and an informed electorate to ensure that government reflects the will and interests of the people.
In the recent elections held in Isère, Camille Galliard-Minier from Ensemble-Renaissance has outperformed her competitor Lyes Louffok of NFP-LFI, securing a dominant lead across multiple communes. In Bernin, Galliard-Minier achieved…