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Lech Walesa warns of structural crisis in the European Union

Lech Walesa European Union crisis structural democracy populism technological disruption

Former Polish President Lech Walesa has characterized the current crisis in the European Union as structural rather than merely a rise in populism. In an interview with EuObserver, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate argued that modern democracy is failing because political systems and educational frameworks have not kept pace with rapid technological advancements.

Walesa noted that while the post-Cold War era brought integration and peace to Europe, the current momentum has stalled. He expressed concern that modern civilization is approaching a turning point similar to those that led to the collapse of past great civilizations. He criticized political parties for becoming self-sustaining bureaucracies and warned that the current democratic model often rewards demagogues and populists who prioritize loud, polarizing results over effective leadership.

To address these issues, Walesa proposed that all elected offices should be limited to two terms of no more than five years each, and called for greater transparency in political financing and increased powers for voters to initiate recalls.

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EuObserver · Europe · European Union · Lech Walesa · Solidarity

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Лех Валенса: Она што го имаме сега не е вистинска демократија, кризата во ЕУ е структурна [lider.mk]
Лех Валенса: Она што го имаме сега не е вистинска демократија, кризата во ЕУ е структурна [zoom.mk]
Лех Валенса: Оно што имамо сада није права демократија, криза ЕУ је структурна [www.politika.rs]