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25/02/2012 GMT

Can Europe revitalise itself by coming up with a new idea that the whole continent can rally behind? And could that idea come from online forums?

The trouble in Europe is not just over its currency.

Some say we are facing the near collapse of the EU's political system.

So how deep do the roots of the crisis go?

Can the tensions between north and south, big versus small countries, and those in and outside the Eurozone be reconciled?

Or is it time to admit that as a political model and a source of universal values, Europe has not lived up to its dream?

And how much can popular online campaigns really influence out of touch political elites?

The views of German sociologist Ulrich Beck, British Europe specialist Maurice Fraser, and Indian campaigner Ricken Patel.

Illustration by Emily Kasriel: people power - bringing Europe together or tearing it apart?

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41 minutes

Last on

Sun 26 Feb 2012 14:05GMT

Chapters

  • Part 1 Ulrich Beck

    Ulrich Beck

    Duration: 12:14

  • Maurice Fraser

    Maurice Fraser

    Duration: 10:46

  • Part 2 60 second idea

    Wear a mask for job interviews.

    Duration: 05:13

  • Ricken Patel

    Ricken Patel

    Duration: 12:17

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 Feb 2012 23:05GMT
  • Sun 26 Feb 2012 02:05GMT
  • Sun 26 Feb 2012 09:05GMT
  • Sun 26 Feb 2012 14:05GMT

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