Reforming campaign finance and tightening lobbying rules are a few of the ideas being suggested to renew transparency in decision-making and restore trust in democracy.
Internet privacy activist Richard Stallman writes in Wired magazine that online surveillance by governments must be reined in if democracy is to survive.
A database published by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance examines and compares how political donations are regulated around the world.
Samuel Jones from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance saysthe EU needs tougher rules on political donations if it is to regain citizen trust.
A report by the UK Parliament on how to mesh democracy with the digital world outlines an ambitious plan to renew transparency and re-engage with citizens.
