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It is the very same nature of the current problems of the world that are asking for more unity between people. It is the context of our life and reality which is demanding a far more inclusive polity.
The author holds a PhD in Political Science from the London School of Economics. He is advisor to the Mayor of Thessaloniki and teaches at the American College of Thessaloniki
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Makris, L. (2019). Learning to Live Together: Linking European and Local Initiatives. In: Kelso, J. (eds) Learning To Live Together: Promoting Social Harmony. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90659-1_4
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