EUHR Solana's Speech at European Council - A SECURE EUROPE IN A BETTER WORLD

A SECURE EUROPE IN A BETTER WORLD

Introduction

Europe has never been so prosperous, so secure nor so free. The violence of the first half of the 20th Century has given way to a period of peace and stability unprecedented in European history.

The creation of the European Union has been central to this development. It has transformed the relations between our states, and the lives of our citizens. European countries are committed to dealing peacefully with disputes and cooperating through common institutions. Over this period, authoritarian regimes have changed into secure, stable and dynamic democracies. Successive enlargements are making a reality of the vision of a united and peaceful continent.


For the full speech please see:

http://ue.eu.int/pressData/en/reports/76255.pdf

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