Can history help us navigate the future? In the Swedish translation of her book Bättre blir det inte, Dutch journalist C...

Can history help us navigate the future? In the Swedish translation of her book Bättre blir det inte, Dutch journalist C...
Can history help us navigate the future? In the Swedish translation of her book Bättre blir det inte, Dutch journalist Caroline de Gruyter draws parallels between the Habsburg empire and the EU. Muddling through, solving differences with words instead of conflict, accepting half baked decisions arguably provide a better alternative than full fledged war. Her point is: count your blessings, the EU offers the best alternative for unity, peace, freedom and growth. It made for an... inspiring panel discussion at the embassy last night. We thank Caroline de Gruyter, panelists Christian Danielsson (State Secretary for EU Affairs), Cecilia Garme (journalist), Jakob Lewander (researcher at SIEPS), Bengt van Loosdrecht (Dutch ambassador) and moderator Cecilia Thorfinn of the European Commission Representation in Sweden. Also thanks to the European Movement Sweden for co-organizing this event. EU-kommissionen i Sverige Svenskaeuroparörelsen Lees verder

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