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Political Science · European Politics
This study examines the growing divide between citizens and political elites regarding European Union exit referendums in the wake of Brexit. Researchers compared the positions of political parties and their voters on proposed “Nexit” (Netherlands), “Frexit” (France), and “Grexit” (Greece) scenarios, revealing significant gaps in preference between the public and elected officials. For a retired public servant and author interested in how political systems manage democratic legitimacy, this research offers timely insight into the tensions between representative and direct democracy in modern governance.
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