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European Responses to Moments of Democratic Opportunity: Introduction
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European Responses to Moments of Democratic Opportunity: Introduction

How the European Union has responded to moments of democratic opportunity and how it could seize their potential more fully in the future.

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By Richard Youngs
Published on Mar 31, 2025
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Richard Youngs
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Richard Youngs
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