TEDx Saarbrigge (Recording): A call for common good democracy - Christian Felber

We are happy to share Christian Felber’s (https://lnkd.in/eAiWvbkM) TEDx talk, Common Good Democracy: Stepping up to the next level in democracy evolution, from our TEDxSaarbrigge event on June 14th, 2025.


How do we measure what truly matters? 

Christian Felber calls for a shift from GDP-driven policies to a “Common Good Democracy,” where citizens hold real sovereign rights and societal well-being is central.


👉 Full talk on YouTube:


 More details on TEDx Saarbrigge: https://www.i2sc.net/events/past-events/tedx-saarbrigge 

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