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Citizenship Quote by Jacques Delors

“Therefore one should speak at the same time of national citizenship and wider European citizenship.” quote by Jacques Delors
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“Therefore one should speak at the same time of national citizenship and wider European citizenship.”

Jacques Delors

About This Quote

Source Speech: European Commission, 1992

Citizenship should be understood both nationally and as part of a broader European identity.

In simple terms: Balance national and European belonging.

Key Takeaway

Embrace dual citizenship.

Themes

politics identity Europe

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

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Key Concepts

nationalism supranationalism civic duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile national and European duties?
  • What benefits arise from a shared European identity?
A Different Perspective

Dual loyalty can cause conflict.

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