Key findings
- Politics is not reserved for an elite: everyone can “take their place,” regardless of background, age, or origin.
- Presiding over the Assembly means both arbitrating and acting: upholding the rules of debate while advancing convictions and priorities.
- In times of crisis (dissolution, Article 49.3), keeping institutions functioning is essential to prevent democratic deadlock—even under intense pressure.
- Re-engaging citizens requires better understanding of institutions, greater participation (consultations/referendums), and a more representative Assembly (proportional representation)