Europe Quote by Norman Davies
“The E.U. is an organization that was created after the Second World War for calming down the nationalism of member states, and it did so very successfully.”
About This Quote
Source Historical analysis: Post‑World War Europe European integration, 1945‑1950s
The EU was founded to reduce nationalist tensions after WWII and succeeded in that aim.
In simple terms: EU calmed post‑war nationalism.
Support cooperative institutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- international relations
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the EU address new nationalist movements?
- What lessons apply to other regions?
Nationalism can resurface despite institutions.