Should democracies ban parties that threaten democracy?
In the DEMOTRADEOFF project survey we asked people in 15 countries about this.
A short 🧵 with some results
Citizens are deeply divided about this issue
Support for bans is highest in 🇮🇱 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇳🇱 🇵🇹 🇨🇭 🇩🇪
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-intelligence-agency-says-entire-afd-extremist/a-72413346
In the DEMOTRADEOFF project survey we asked people in 15 countries about this.
A short 🧵 with some results
Citizens are deeply divided about this issue
Support for bans is highest in 🇮🇱 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇳🇱 🇵🇹 🇨🇭 🇩🇪
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-intelligence-agency-says-entire-afd-extremist/a-72413346
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Individuals with right-wing ideology tend to be less supportive of such bans.
Citizens are much more willing to ban parties that justify terrorism or promote discrimination, but less so for parties that seek to appoint loyal judges.
Support varies strongly by ideology.