Event Brief
Can democracy keep working?
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: The rise of populism in Europe challenges traditional elites as economic conditions worsen.
WHO: Politicians and ruling elites
WHAT: Discussion on the state of democracy and populism
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 10:47 PM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: Economic conditions are deteriorating, leading to populist movements
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