The European Constitution
Journalists describe it as a prank, an absolute failure. Historians see it as a valuable experiment: the European Constitution. I haven't read all of it yet, but I would like to share these first paragraphs with you.
DRAWING INSPIRATION from the cultural, religious and humanist inheritance of Europe, from which have developed the universal values of the inviolable and inalienable rights of the human person, freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law,
BELIEVING that Europe, reunited after bitter experiences, intends to continue along the path of civilisation, progress and prosperity, for the good of all its inhabitants, including the weakest and most deprived; that it wishes to remain a continent open to culture, learning and social progress; and that it wishes to deepen the democratic and transparent nature of its public life, and to strive for peace, justice and solidarity throughout the world,
CONVINCED that, while remaining proud of their own national identities and history, the peoples of Europe are determined to transcend their former divisions and, united ever more closely, to forge a common destiny,
CONVINCED that, thus "United in diversity", Europe offers them the best chance of pursuing, with due regard for the rights of each individual and in awareness of their responsibilities towards future generations and the Earth, the great venture which makes of it a special area of human hope,
DETERMINED to continue the work accomplished within the framework of the Treaties establishing the European Communities and the Treaty on European Union, by ensuring the continuity of the Community acquis...
Wonderful, noble words. Too bad almost nobody in Europe has ever read this. The gap between the European people, who don't consider themselves to be European at all actually, and the Ivory Tower in Brussels is too wide for these words to be taken seriously. This might sound as if it is coming from a platonic demagogue, but direct education is what the world needs. An ethic reveil is what I am waiting for; one that -just like this constitution- aims at propagating unity through diversity.
DRAWING INSPIRATION from the cultural, religious and humanist inheritance of Europe, from which have developed the universal values of the inviolable and inalienable rights of the human person, freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law,
BELIEVING that Europe, reunited after bitter experiences, intends to continue along the path of civilisation, progress and prosperity, for the good of all its inhabitants, including the weakest and most deprived; that it wishes to remain a continent open to culture, learning and social progress; and that it wishes to deepen the democratic and transparent nature of its public life, and to strive for peace, justice and solidarity throughout the world,
CONVINCED that, while remaining proud of their own national identities and history, the peoples of Europe are determined to transcend their former divisions and, united ever more closely, to forge a common destiny,
CONVINCED that, thus "United in diversity", Europe offers them the best chance of pursuing, with due regard for the rights of each individual and in awareness of their responsibilities towards future generations and the Earth, the great venture which makes of it a special area of human hope,
DETERMINED to continue the work accomplished within the framework of the Treaties establishing the European Communities and the Treaty on European Union, by ensuring the continuity of the Community acquis...
Wonderful, noble words. Too bad almost nobody in Europe has ever read this. The gap between the European people, who don't consider themselves to be European at all actually, and the Ivory Tower in Brussels is too wide for these words to be taken seriously. This might sound as if it is coming from a platonic demagogue, but direct education is what the world needs. An ethic reveil is what I am waiting for; one that -just like this constitution- aims at propagating unity through diversity.
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