Michael Higgins: Of course young people are losing faith in democracy
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Michael Higgins: Of course young people are losing faith in democracy
Half of the under-30s crowd thinks a strong leader with no elections would be a good way to govern. It's not surprising given all they've been taught
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By Michael Higgins
Published Jul 28, 2026
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