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Timothy Garton Ash on how Ukraine is changing Europe

Explaining Ukraine

CHAPTER

The European Union as a Liberal Empire and the Challenges of Democracy

Exploring the characteristics of the EU as a liberal empire with a system of supranational law and authority, the chapter critiques the challenges democracy faces today, contrasting current leaders with historical figures like de Gaulle and Schumann-Monet. It also analyzes the leadership dynamics within Europe, comparing leaders like Macron and Scholz and emphasizing the need for strategic vision from France and Germany.

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