What would we need?
- Patriotism based on enlightenment goals: freedom, democracy, reason. I think that since Schuman there are lots of politicians, who would accept that.
- Cosmopolitanism, belief in shared morality of all Europeans or even all humans. That would be huge problem. Almost all politician speaks otherwise. Deceased Havel would be exception (he is hated in his country for claiming to be citizen of the world). This would pose as in stark opposition to USA.
- Communitarism, belief in connection between individual and community, values created in community and positive rights. This is core belief of United Nations or EPP and most politician would agree with that.
- Ethical individualism, belief that every individual know best their preferences. This is basis for wealth redistribution and something many people don't belief. This is sometnterest of the future.hing lack of trust can easily squander. This also often take away power from "protectors of our interests" - politicians.
- Sustainability, not compromising future enterprises. No problem.
- Being family friendly while changing definition of family. No problem.
- Multiculturalism, promotion of multiple cultures. There are multiple politician devoted to this, although in minority.
- Secularism. This would need multiple "corrections" for naughty politicians, but it is core value of EU already.
- Being understanding towards criminals: no capital punishment, respect of their individuality and welfare for them. This is opposed by same people as #4.
- Perpetual peace. This needs united European armed forces.
- Multilateralism, working in concert towards common goal. Every politician sharing dream of united European community will ascribe to that. This is core principle of UN.
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