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Obama: “Laying the building blocks for the path to where you want to go”

Former US President Barack Obama highlighted belief as a key element for democracies. “We have to build trust because that is essential for a democracy,” he mentioned in entrance of virtually 3,800 spectators within the Danish city of Næstved. It can more and more be seen that one's personal pursuits and energy are being put first. “The most extreme examples, of course, are countries like Putin's Russia, which challenge the idea that democracy is somehow worth preserving,” Obama informed the packed enviornment. Democracy is predicated on social belief, which is predicated on agreeing on what’s true and what’s a lie.

Regarding the upcoming US elections in November, Obama solely mentioned on Friday: “I think the public knows where I stand on this.” The Democrat was US President from 2009 to 2017.

As a part of the occasion “An Evening With President Obama”, the 62-year-old traveled to Denmark to speak about present political points. There was additionally the same occasion in Berlin in May 2023.

Obama additionally spoke on the subject of local weather: “Even with a problem like climate change, as urgent as it is, we can't think: 'Either we'll do it perfectly or we'll do nothing', 'Either everything will be successful or we'll give up.' “. Because sadly that's not sometimes the way in which human affairs work.” Change is an uneven process in which not everything that is desired is always achieved. He particularly emphasized the commitment of many young people around the world and appealed to hope. “If you’re dedicated and decided, I believe you’ll be able to at all times lay constructing blocks that pave the way in which to the place you need to go.”

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