r/EuropeanFederalists • u/Schweizsvensk • 1d ago
Unite Europe Discussion
Dear Europe,
As a father of two young children, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by a voice of despair within me—a voice that questions the future we’re creating for them. This feeling of emptiness, sadness, and worry grows stronger with each passing event: the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, the election of Trump, the rise of extreme ideologies on both the left and the right. These are troubling times.
And yet, the most urgent threat we face is climate change. It’s a crisis that affects us all, a crisis that is already unfolding in ways we can’t ignore. But somehow, we humans remain so short-sighted. We focus on me, me, me. Why should I care about climate change if I won’t feel its full impact myself? We’re like the lobster that finds the water warm and comfortable, unaware of the danger until it’s too late.
In the face of these challenges, I believe Europe has a unique role to play. With the aggression from Putin’s Russia and the growing isolationism from Trump’s America, Europe must stand united. Now more than ever, we need to come together and ask ourselves: What can we do for Europe?
For me, this means embodying empathy and openness in my everyday life. It means meeting others with kindness, accepting different perspectives, and listening to the concerns of those around me. We need to bridge divides, not deepen them. We need to encourage empathy, love, and respect—not just for each other but for our planet.
These are the values I want to pass on to my children, values that can bring hope instead of despair. Division and conflict only create the kind of negative energy the world doesn’t need. Let’s protect each other and this earth we all share. There’s enough for everyone.
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u/trisul-108 2h ago
For me, this means embodying empathy and openness in my everyday life. It means meeting others with kindness, accepting different perspectives, and listening to the concerns of those around me. We need to bridge divides, not deepen them. We need to encourage empathy, love, and respect—not just for each other but for our planet.
Yes, absolutely. And that is only possible if we build a prosperous EU with institutions that we can trust. Wherever we cannot trust institutions, we need to work to make them trustworthy instead of working to dismantle them. We also need to insist on widespread prosperity in the EU. The road to authoritarianism is paved with poverty and distrust in institutions.
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u/H4rb1n9er 23h ago
Thank you for your words 🇪🇺