The horrors of the Second World War, the chilling winds of the Cold War and the crushing weight of the Iron Curtain are little more than fading memories. Ideals that once commanded great loyalty are now taken for granted.

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Day after day we must remember we can take freedom for granted. Day after day...

Day after day we must remember we can take freedom for granted. Day after day...

The generation which lived through the Second World War is disappearing. Post-war generations see Europe's...

The generation which lived through the Second World War is disappearing. Post-war generations see Europe's...

Terrorism is an evil that threatens all the countries in Europe. Vigorous cooperation in the...

Terrorism is an evil that threatens all the countries in Europe. Vigorous cooperation in the...

We can prevent Europe from becoming a spiritless machine that, in the end, grinds to...

We can prevent Europe from becoming a spiritless machine that, in the end, grinds to...

Bitter experience has taught us how fundamental our values are and how great the mission...

Bitter experience has taught us how fundamental our values are and how great the mission...

Freedom is a universal value.

Freedom is a universal value.

Our society is the product of several great religious and philosophical traditions. The ideas of...

Our society is the product of several great religious and philosophical traditions. The ideas of...