e-Democracy in the European Union: potential and challenges

Own-initiative dossier on e-democracy in the European Union: potential and challenges. Amendments address affordable, accessible and inclusive internet access for all, the use of ICT tools and new media to participate in political life, integrating online and offline engagement, reducing the democratic deficit, tackling the digital divide, the under-representation of women in decision-making and ICT, and ensuring well-informed, equal access.