This test of the normative model of constitutional democracy. In this model of political democracy has close conceptual link with fundamental rights, rather than limits, are his genuine substance, for tutelan freedoms and basic needs of all. This paradigm, even without having achieved a fully satisfactory development has made possible a remarkable quality of life in society, suffering a serious crisis today by the confluence of different political-institutional factors and socio-cultural, with greater visibility Italy, but with clear symptoms in all countries in our area. The author makes a penetrating analysis of the crisis and proposes ways of overcoming them.