Deliberative Democracy: Imagining the next democratic paradigm
By France24
01 June 2023 |
10:14 am
Democracies across the globe are facing a crisis. Deepening inequalities, social injustices, and failure to effectively tackle global warming have fostered a widespread sentiment that elected officials no longer cater to voters' interests.
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