Demokraattisempaa

Demokraattisempaa is a Finnish adjective form meaning more democratic. It is the comparative of demokraattinen (democratic) and is used in political and social commentary to describe reforms, institutions, or processes that increase democratic characteristics relative to a baseline. It is not the name of a specific organization or movement; rather, it appears in debates and journalism as a qualitative assessment.

In usage, demokraattisempaa can describe changes in electoral rules, governance, or civil liberties. For example, proponents might argue that a reform expands voting rights or strengthens checks and balances, making the system demokraattisempaa. Critics may use the term to denote idealized goals or to challenge reforms they view as insufficient.

The concept is inherently subjective and context-dependent. What counts as more democratic can vary by criterion—free and fair elections, freedom of expression, judicial independence, transparent institutions, inclusive participation, and minority protections are common benchmarks. International democracy indices can inform discussions but individual assessments remain debated.

It is a descriptive term rather than an organizational label. It can be used to compare proposals, reforms, or regimes in Finnish discourse and signals a trend toward greater popular sovereignty, accountability, and openness, without prescribing a single, universal checklist of criteria.