Understanding Leadership and Democracy

The speaker discusses the failure of leadership in global politics and the challenges faced by democracies. He shares personal experiences from Greece, highlighting the impact of economic crises and the need for democratic reform. The talk emphasizes the importance of citizen participation and suggests ways to revitalize democracy, urging a shift from economic solutions to democratic engagement.

What does the speaker believe is a major reason for the failure of leadership today?

• Exclusion of citizens from the process

• Over-reliance on traditional methods

• Lack of technological advancement

• Increased globalization

What significant event in Greece's history does the speaker recount from his childhood?

• The Greek financial crisis

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Maastricht Treaty

• A military coup and dictatorship

What was the actual deficit percentage revealed by the speaker after being elected as Prime Minister?

• 6%

• 10%

• 12.5%

• 15.6%

According to the speaker, what is a major vulnerability of modern democracies?

• Excessive military spending

• Over-dependence on foreign aid

• Inability to control large systems

• Lack of technological integration

What does the speaker suggest as a solution to the problems faced by modern democracies?

• More economic austerity

• Stricter immigration policies

• Increased military spending

• Greater citizen participation

What term did the Ancient Greeks use for those who did not participate in public affairs?

• Philosophers

• Idiots

• Citizens

• Scholars

What does the speaker propose as a new form of citizenship in Europe?

• National citizenship

• Global citizenship

• European citizenship

• Local citizenship

What is the speaker's vision for Europe in terms of democracy?

• A Europe governed by technocrats

• A Europe of and by the people

• A Europe with closed borders

• A Europe led by authoritarian leaders

What does the speaker believe is necessary for the revival of democratic politics?

• Active participation from citizens

• Increased economic austerity

• More power to political leaders

• Stricter immigration laws

What does the speaker identify as a major issue with the current political system?

• Increased globalization

• Over-reliance on citizen participation

• Excessive focus on local politics

• Lack of technological advancement