In 2016, the Netherlands was mostly in the grips of the so-called Ukraine referendum. It was the Dutch incarnation of the Brexit vote. It has triggered a whole movement of people in the Netherlands demanding ‘Direct Democracy’. What does this really mean, and is it really better than the current model?
Tag: Politics
The Brexit is happening: the UK is leaving the EU. Wow, we live in interesting times. Most articles I read are about the consequences of this decision. Important as that is, I’m also interested in what clash of forces led to this result, and the bigger picture surrounding it. As a writer, this fascinates me. If we take a step back, what does a Brexit really mean in the grander scheme of things?