Christian democracy is the political culture that has been the driving force behind European integration. Yet, according to Martino Comelli, it has also facilitated the democratic backsliding of some countries of central and east Europe by providing an illiberal political toolbox of narratives and policies
Liberal take.
Europe is entirely under the dictatorship of the bourgeoisie. It has long been so. There is no democracy to lose, only perks to undermine and strip now that the USSR is long gone and problems are arising in keeping the global south subjugated.
This doesn’t seem to feature any innovative thinking, just idealist musings.
Agreed.