Resumen de Instruments of participation at regional level: an introduction to the Italian framework in new ordinary statutes
The new ordinary statutes of Italian Regions attempt to reconcile the more traditional instruments of representative and direct democracy with the new instruments of participatory democracy. While no original aspects have emerged, a progressive shift in perspective has occurred compared to previous versions of the statutes. Participation is now the leit motif that characterises the relation between individuals and institutions and it brings new momentum to this otherwise worn-out relationship
