Campaigners will gather in Merthyr Tudful next month to discuss the growing challenges facing democracies around the world.
Organised by the think tank Melin Drafod, the summit will discuss topics such as the rise of disinformation and the growth of the far right.
Among the speakers at the event held at Theatr Soar in Merthyr Tydfil will be author Grace Blakeley, Labour Senedd Member Mick Antoniw, author and reporter Will Hayward, Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Heledd Fychan and former Cwm Cynon MP Beth Winter.
Talat Chaudhri, Chair of the think tank Melin Drafod, said:
“From growing disinformation online to political corruption and the rise of the far right, representative politics is facing unprecedented challenges in our country and in many others around the world. The summit will be a chance to discuss and formulate solutions to those challenges and to re-imagine democracy for the independent Wales to come.
“In many countries in Europe and beyond, there’s no doubt that democracy as we know it is under greater threat than for generations. Every step, be it small or big, can make a difference. Our political parties and civil society need to stand up to face this severe threat.
“This is the time to deepen and strengthen the democratic structures of our country, the internal ones of the parties together with our electoral institutions. But, in addition, it is absolutely essential to tackle the serious income inequality in Wales and elsewhere in the world.”
The summit is taking place on Saturday 8 February 2025 in the Soar Centre in Merthyr Tudful. For further information and to purchase tickets, go to: http://melindrafod.cymru/siop.