Interpreting is essential for democracy to thrive. It ensures that individuals can engage fully
in political processes, debates, and public discussions, regardless of the language they speak. By breaking down language barriers, interpreting enables citizens to exercise their right to participate, fostering informed decision-making, and strengthening democratic values. Democracy requires the generation of national public opinion, through territorially bounded processes of public communication. It should allow public information, participation and debate on national policies and enable citizens to influence and hold accountable political decision makers, turning public opinion into political power. Speaking your mother tongue does make a difference.
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