EU is 50!

I wish I were in Germany these past days! Why not, the European Union is FIFTY! Why not, remember the infectious hospitality of the Germans during the FIFA World Cup? Why not, don't we recall that this continent has now been weaned from centuries of endless and senseless wars? Why not, from six founding members to twenty seven strong and counting!

Are there problems? Why, of course there are, and ought to be. Aren't there in individual states and nations? Pray, these are normal in evolving relations. I am not depressed. Things can only get better. The politicians and bureaucrats are getting the message! No question.

Let Europeans celebrate! Deserved.

Thanks to the EU, the world is more balanced and truly global. Thanks to its golden jubilee, the African Union (AU) has a pragmatic example if not worthy role model. Thanks to its plurality, our world can look forward to a true Global Village and rich unity-in-diversity!

The EU is 50...Hurray!!!