The Greek crisis represents the humiliation of European democracy

On 17 July, the German parliament voted in favour of starting negotiations on the proposed Greek bailout deal. Andrea Mammone writes that in light of the Greek crisis, the EU appears to be an organisation focused on perpetuating a particular economic ideology, rather than on ensuring solidarity between European citizens. He argues that if this is indeed the new reality of European integration then the electorates of European states should be consulted directly and allowed to have their voice heard.