Conclusiones y recomendaciones de la Comisión Especial sobre el Escudo Europeo de la Democracia

Presentada por Christine Anderson, Marcin Sypniewski

Añadido: 3a. Stresses that democracy requires political contestation and the possibility of peaceful change of power; recalls that opposition, dissent and public criticism are normal features of democratic life and must be embraced rather than treated as threats merely because they challenge institutions or governing majorities; underlines that a democracy shield must protect citizens from hostile actors, not institutions from citizens;

Texto tal como lo publica el PE, en inglés. PE788.231