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As democracies flounder, an old idea gains new traction
An ancient Greek concept could solve Europe’s future problems, according to a group of concerned European citizens. Souwie Buis of Deutsche Welle reports from Germany.
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Two hundred European citizens recently gathered to tackle a pressing question: “How can we the people, help steer the European ship through upcoming storms?”
What surfaced was the ancient Greek concept of direct democracy.
Reporter Souwie Buis, from our partner Deutsche Welle (DW), reports from Germany.
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