Bridging the education gap in politics

In the Netherlands, three out of five people have a vocational education, but only one in five councilors has a practical background. A new course aims to encourage more vocational graduates to enter politics, addressing the 'diploma democracy' where highly educated individuals dominate. Sunita Biharie, a former activist with a vocational background, shares her experience of overcoming barriers in local politics.

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