Only if every single one of us realises his and her individual potential can we create a Europe that we all will want to live in, full of fascination, inspiration, and unity. A Europe based not on corruption, nepotism, or xenophobia, but on fairness, transparency, and inclusion. A Europe guided not by greed, fear, nor doubt, but by solidarity, courage, and hope.
Start your own journey We know that our shared journey has come to an end. We will have to address our own questions for some time, and so do you. As Europeans, we are used to saying goodbye, only to pick up where we left off, sometime soon. One after the other, we give you a hug and wish you good luck on your journies to come: “Udanej podróży!”, “Bon voyage!”, “Goede reis!”, “καλό ταξίδι!” The last one of us puts a small book in your hand, smiles and hurries to catch up with the others. Then we rumble off, this big loud crowd of twelve people, tired from the journey, but excited to see what awaits us in this new place. You stand on the platform and watch us disappear in the crowd. The last thing you see is Liza’s long blond hair behind a corner, then you are on your own again – but you are not alone. You pull out the book. Attached to it you find a folded letter in hurried handwriting: “To our new friend, some final thoughts for you: We urge you to purposefully reject common opinions, cultures of complaining, and destructive thinking. Recognise that you are not controlled
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