Sphera Hotline: How useful are online petitions?

We’ve all seen them, we’ve all shared them, we’ve all signed them. From protecting homeless animals to helping a local school get hold of a new building, there are enough online petitions out there to cover every possible injustice. But how effective are they, in reality? And how trustful should we be of our personal data?

Sphera journalist Owen Huchon investigates. In this new series “Sphera Hotline” we dive into the topics and questions that bother us, young Europeans. From climate change to social justice, we’re on a mission to avoid panic, examine the solutions and look into the future.

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