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EU in Flux
"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg
Unfinished Aspirations: The European Union's Challenges
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The European Union's founding ideals, characterized by a vision of unity and peace among member states, face significant challenges leading to an incomplete realization of its aspirations. Historical statesmen aimed to prevent conflicts among European nations and to stabilize them against external influences, yet the current structures lack true sovereignty and agency. Significant structural aspects, such as the European Parliament's architecture resembling an unfinished Tower of Babel, symbolize these aspirations that remain unfulfilled. Key failures include the absence of a cohesive immigration policy that balances free movement with border control, hindering the Schengen Agreement, and the lack of a digital unified market, which limits economic integration. Furthermore, the aspiration for a European defense mechanism suffers due to dependence on NATO, as a unified military framework or joint procurement initiatives have not been established. Without addressing these critical areas, the European Union may continue to struggle in fulfilling its foundational goals.
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