The End of Parties? The Future of Politics.
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Political systems have traditionally been party-centric, with voters casting ballots for parties based on their offered principles and personalities.
The political system that developed 100-150 years ago needs to be rethought in light of the 21st century’s immense technological advancements and the resulting socio-economic and ecological problems.
In this new political landscape, can we still use old political terms like conservative, leftist, liberal? Do social market economy, capitalism, and imperialism still exist?
Many countries are undergoing a sort of conceptual shift, primarily aimed at concealing the blemishes of their historical past. Criticism is directed at the colonial powers of the 19th century, and even novels once considered classics are now seen as exclusionary towards certain social minorities due to their language.
Communication has become multi-layered, with newspapers and television seemingly losing ground to online media, especially social media platforms.
The rapid mass information on social media and its impact on the community have made it indispensable for political actors. Social media provides a platform for both legitimate and truthful criticism as well as information that is untrue and difficult to verify.
Current political systems are unable to find flexible answers and solutions to problems.
The European Parliament now includes numerous representatives who lacked the advantages of traditional party structures but reached a significant number of voters through their messages on social media platforms.
Local governments are increasingly composed of leaders and representatives supported by local civil society organizations.
The political governing bodies of the future may no longer rely on parties but rather on professional factions to address problems that require professional expertise rather than political loyalty.
In the politics of tomorrow, voters may play a role, using social media to express their views on any issue and on a daily basis.
Political communities could transform into social communities, operating as continuous Agoras through the opportunities provided by social media.
Voters could have a direct and meaningful representation of their opinions not just every four or five years, but at any time.