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The crisis has prompted a real European debate in which the controversial and strong views of real people are expressed (Photo: europarl.europa.eu)

Looking on the bright side of the euro crisis

As the European Parliament elections approach many cite the lack of a European public sphere as the reason for the disinterest in European politics and the inevitable low voters’ turnout.

But is this really so? Or is the pretence of a non-existent European democracy just an excuse for national politicians to keep the nationally focused political system alive?

A certain European public sphere already exists. It exists in the networks of culture, art, sports, movies, pop music, fash...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

The crisis has prompted a real European debate in which the controversial and strong views of real people are expressed (Photo: europarl.europa.eu)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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