A World Parliament

'This outstanding and comprehensive study by Jo Leinen and Andreas Bummel is now established as the standard work on the history, relevance and practical implementation of the idea of a world parliament, one that has been lacking for a long time. This book is a milestone in the debate on the democratisation of global governance. While the basic arguments remain valid, the second edition adds important material, in particular on current events.'-Frank Biermann, Research Professor of Global Sustainability Governance at the University of Utrecht, founder and first chair of the Earth System Governance Project 'A World Parliament achieves several things. First, it shows how the campaign to create a people's assembly at the UN carries the baton forward in a long history of efforts to overcome nationalist and racist hatred, discrimination and oppression. Second, it demonstrates why the world's multiple challenges and crises cannot be addressed effectively and legitimately without a democratic body where everyone on the planet is represented as free and equal. Third, it offers a stirring vision of such a world parliament and a realistic plan of action for bringing it about. Each of these is a major accomplishment. Achieving them all in one book is a triumph.'-Mathias Koenig-Archibugi, Associate Professor of Global Politics in the Departments of Government and International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Sciences 'Freedom in authoritarian countries has narrowed to the size of a prison cell. Even in developed democracies there are now setbacks. This important book shows that the struggle for freedom and democracy is a global struggle. In order to succeed, we need to build a global democratic order which offers no space to authoritarian regimes and puts the people first.'-Oleksandra Matviichuk, Ukrainian human rights activist and Head of the Centre for Civil Liberties, recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize 'The authors of this 2nd edition of A World Parliament should be warmly congratulated for producing a highly readable and fascinating study. The new edition presents even more clearly ideas and vantage points that are urgently needed in rethinking the global order. The challenges we as a human species are confronted with are immense. This book explores the institutions and collective mechanisms, based on fairness, inclusivity and legitimacy, that are needed to ensure a safe and prosperous future for all.'-Maja Groff, Esq., co-winner of the New Shape Prize, international lawyer, Senior Treaty Advisor, Integrity Initiatives International and Co-Founder, Global Governance Forum 'This seminal work provides a comprehensive review of past measures to promote a world parliament and a guide to making the global parliamentary vision a reality. It is a vital resource for anyone interested in democratizing global governance.'-Andrew L. Strauss, Professor of Law at the University of Dayton