“When we say ‘Europe’, we’re often more likely to think of the European Union. This shows just how important the values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law are that bring us together in this community. But we mustn’t forget that the EU brought peace and stability to the continent after hundreds of years of warfare, and it’s precisely this that makes it so attractive, not least for other countries that are looking to join. So we need more integration, e.g. by introducing majority voting in place of unanimous decisions. This won’t bring about the much-cited levelling down, either. Every member state has a strong cultural identity of its own anyway, which won’t be jeopardised by cooperation or the harmonisation of legislation.”
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