Democracy is often perceived as something self-evident—a system that simply exists, functions, and requires little effort from us. We vote, move on with our lives, and assume that our rights are secure. This material challenges that assumption and raises a fundamental question: can democracy truly defend itself without the active engagement of citizens?
The expert demonstrates that democracy is a process, not a fixed state. It requires attention, oversight, responsiveness, and awareness. When citizens lose interest in public life, they leave space for others—those who may use power for their own purposes. The film helps explain how democracies weaken not only as a result of sudden upheavals, but also through everyday indifference.
The material addresses, among other issues:
why democracy is not guaranteed once and for all
the early, often unnoticed signs of democratic decline
the role of civic engagement and accountability in holding power to account
why participation in public life does not end with elections
what each of us can do to help strengthen democracy
This is an invitation to reflect on the role we play within our community and to consider whether we want to remain mere observers or become active co-creators of our shared civic life.