Talking about the European Union’s cooperation one often cites the motto: ‘United in Diversity’. This motto was included in the text of the European Constitution (Article I-8).
‘United in Diversity’ refers to the differences between the Member States regarding history, culture and languages. In doing so, the motto illustrates the richness of our European identity. The whole idea, however, is that these differences should not stand in the way of a united approach once implementing the treaties’ objectives.
Is such a united behaviour still assured? One can only doubt.
Today many divides exist in the EU. Roughly speaking between the North and the …read more