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Several times in history, Europe has seen economic integration. Now the crisis prompts a new step that has never been taken: a Europe of solidarity. How we deal with Iceland's default and Greece's hardship defines the limits of integration. How far do we want to go? >>> more
Who am I? Your tongue determines who you are - at least to a large extent. But with more than 20 languages, how can there ever be one European identity? >>> more
Eastern Europe was swayed by revolutions and stuck in oligarchic structures. Now, the colour revolutions are over, but their democratic effects last. The Ukrainian elections show this. >>> more
Mikhail Gorbachev led Europe to integration. But this integration was a historical necessity, not his wishes coming true. And so he became a Top European against his will. >>> more
For Geert Wilders, today's biggest threat is Islam and freedom of religion. He promotes a call to arms in a battle based on fear, fighting fire with fire. Elections will test his popularity. >>> more
So lovely next to each other? Slovenia and Italy exchange letters about "pasta" in Italy and "kind girls" in Slovenia – but the letters also show a relationship that has been neglected. >>> more