When I returned to Cyprus in 2013, after completing my studies, open public debate with officials seemed almost nonexistent to me. In the mature democracies I had experienced, it was the norm. I remember attending a public debate in New York between mayoral candidates, with questions from the audience. I also remember fireside-style discussions at universities about the future of the European Union. What struck me most was the directness: citizens could ask their own questions and seek clarification on a position.
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