The European Communities were established to overcome the devastating conflicts that had plagued our continent and to strengthen it as a whole through a framework of close cooperation. Despite significant progress, weaknesses in this project continue to emerge, hindering the full realisation of its potential. The European Union faces ever-evolving threats, repeatedly leaving it ill-prepared to respond effectively.
These weaknesses often serve as a catalyst for change, yet they also risk fueling anti-integration sentiments. The current state of “polycrises” necessitates a thorough rethinking of how the Union should be reformed, what should be improved, and how it can adapt to new challenges. While this may sound absolute, the European Union is not an end in itself; rather it is a tool for achieving the objectives it was designed to fulfill. It can only develop in a given direction – that is if its members, both governments and citizens, desire it.
