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The establishment of the EU was a revolutionary idea aimed at fostering peace and cooperation across a fractured continent. Through shared values and norms, Europe sought to prevent wars by tying its nations together—economically and politically. However, the path to unity has not been without challenges.
From the struggles of integrating Eastern European nations after the Cold War to the recent rise of populism and Brexit, the ideals of cooperation are constantly tested. Nationalism and economic disparities threaten to dismantle progress achieved over decades.