New Board Member – Charlotte Munch
Charlotte Munch is spokeswoman on foreign affairs for the Denmark Democrats and appointed to the DIPD's board to represent the party. Get to know Charlotte better when she shares her thoughts on democracy in Denmark and globally.
Where should we concentrate our efforts to support democracy?
Denmark actively promotes democracy through various initiatives. Denmark has introduced Democracy Day, allowing students in the Danish Parliament to become "Politicians for a Day" through participation in an interactive learning game at Christiansborg. The parliament also hosts the Youth Parliament, in which 179 eighth- and ninth-grade students serve as members of the Parliament for the day. The Youth Parliament will be held again in 2025. It is possible that more can be done, but I believe that Denmark is far ahead of many other democracies in terms of promoting and supporting democracy.
What role do you see that political parties can play in supporting democracy and democratic forces?
Political parties must contribute with clear positions and a willingness to respond to current challenges. That is something that the general population can relate to. Political parties are, of course, defined by "day-to-day politics," but politicians must also be able to think and act in the long term, beyond the upcoming general election.
What has made the strongest impression on your work for democracy in the world?
As the Denmark Democrats' foreign affairs spokesman, I travel to a variety of countries and witness how cramped and fragile democracies are worldwide. I am saddened by the situation in the United States, where I see an increasing polarisation of the population and a growing distrust of the existing system. It is unfortunate that democracy cannot gain a stronger foothold in third-world countries because democracy is the best way to achieve global peace and freedom.