Higgins: Teachers Defend Democracy, Not War

0:00On April 8th, Irish President Michael D. Higgins laid it down for primary school teachers at their big congress in Kilarney, saying in a world where War feels way too normal. Educators got to step up as defenders of democracy. He kicked off talking about the latest ceasefire and how anxious the global scene has. Everyone, from outrageous talk, to non-stop conflict causing. Death, wrecked infrastructure, mass displacement, hunger, and a push toward more weapons everywhere. Higgins flipped the script on security, calling a freedom from hunger and real participation. Not just stockpiling lethal gear, that's danger, not safety. Teachers packed the hall, gave him strong applause right from the jump, and his words hit home on the real threats to democracy, like unchecked. Corporations chasing unregulated capitalism that critics slam as disaster-style profiteering off chaos. He pushed hard for schools to build engaged citizens who question power, challenge big institutions, and skip the narrow focus on job training clones.

1:04That skips imagination and deep thinking viewing kids, just as future workers, is a risky path. Higgins wrapped by hailing teachers as one of the noblest professions, shaping tomorrow's leaders and activists for our fragile planet, earning a. Standing ovation as he blessed their vital work ahead. Europe news today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters across Europe.