Three Concepts of Freedom of Assembly: Liberal, Associative, Radical

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This article reconstructs three concepts of freedom of assembly, highlighting their implications for civil society and political representation.

The liberal understanding views freedom of assembly as an individual right, akin to other rights like speech and religion.
In the associative understanding, freedom of assembly is essential for forming civil society organizations that represent interests.
The radical perspective sees freedom of assembly as a power to disrupt existing political regimes and establish new systems.
Integrating these concepts provides a more coherent framework for understanding the diverse implications of freedom of assembly.

Popp‐Madsen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This article reconstructs three concepts of freedom of assembly, highlighting their implications for civil society and political representation.