To Counter Populism and Bolster Security, Europe Must Reinvest In Its Citizens
Facing security threats and rising populism, Europe needs state investment in citizens, not austerity that fuelled discontent.
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Facing security threats and rising populism, Europe needs state investment in citizens, not austerity that fuelled discontent.
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