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Develop a sense of European belonging, European unity, EU citizenship

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06/01/2022 09:13

Develop a sense of European belonging.
Feeling of “EU is too far away” and “those up there” should be reduced.
Discussions and working groups involving participants, finding a common problem/opponent to regain a common sense of unity.
The lack of memory that seems to be happening in younger generations.
The rule of law should address nationalism because they are incompatible, nationalism need to be abandoned.
The importance of developing active citizenship and participation among young people.
We need a better cohesion and uniformity.

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PRE2319HUA

17/01/2022 15:47

Against

A sense of European belonging is a sense of good and proud Europeanness. So the rules must be adapted to the feelings of decent people, and certainly not ideological phrases imposed as rules.
YES. In other words, we need cooperation and arrogance of power.
100% yes to the constant exchange of views and search for compromise.
Historical education is important, especially freedom and integrity of education.
The concept of nationalism must be clarified at European level. Ethnic hate-mongering must be dissociated from the consciousness of national belonging, which is based on love for one's neighbour. Belonging to a community is a human right. Every community, including national communities, has rights that go beyond the individual. First and foremost, the right to survival and self-identity. National consciousness is one of the most important European values.
NO. In the long term, we do not need a European Country. It is through fair cooperation between nations that we can maintain the most liveable community in the world. This is the most important European value.

PRE1838ESX

18/01/2022 23:22

nationalisms by definition are supremacist and must be fought against, it is evident that they are a growing problem throughout europe...another thing is the feeling of belonging to one's own unique community, a question totally compatible with the synergic cohesion called europe.

PRE2319HUA

22/01/2022 17:26

Thank you, now I understand why we don't understand each other. We do not use the word "supremacy", but I looked it up in the dictionary. Now that's something to be reckoned with. However, I don't know of any political force proclaiming supremacy in the eastern half of the EU, let the people in the west tell you about the west. Nationalism means something different here. Exaggerated patriotism that does not respect the national feeling of others. What we are talking about is a sense of national identity, which is pride in our own and respect for other nations. What is this called? That's what we stand for, but that's why we need to clarify the concept, because some people are abusing ignorance by lying.

PRE2163ESX

29/01/2022 12:09

Completely in agreement.
Nationalisms are the disguise of the selfish interests of a few for the maintenance of their economic privileges that seek the emotional support of a people manipulated by disinformation.

PRE2319HUA

31/01/2022 09:30

I would ask you not to use the word "nationalist" instead of patriot or patriot without a basis. There are hardly any nationalists in our country today, nor were there any before. Anyone who would still think that way will not be allowed to prevail. If they really mean supremacism, it is offensive, and therefore creates controversy. Its effect is therefore purely to create tension.

PRE2246BEA

08/02/2022 18:56

I think the difference here is nationalisme VS chauvinism.
Chauvinism= nationalism + supremacy.
As such there's nothing wrong with nationalism. It's chauvinism that is the problem.

PRE1831ESX

18/01/2022 09:21

Our parents and grandparents always felt European without the need for the EU.
Bureaucracy is diluting that feeling; if there are obstacles to travel, to trade, to live in Europe as a European, something is wrong.

PiotrKowalik

18/01/2022 15:09

Erasmus is one of the ways to strengthen the EU identity. I believe more pan-EU initiatives should be implemented from early school stage. Kids from different member states should collaborate together on many different projects, visit each other, communicate directly to the extent possible. Permanent citizen panel could also support feeling of belonging.

Ype

21/01/2022 16:59

The choice when applying for a new passport whether you want a European or a specific country passport.

Ype

21/01/2022 17:00

Ensure that there are more European parties a la Volt

Felicia

30/01/2022 14:27

In favor

It is a long-term project, but we already have some interesting proposals in this regard. Active citizenship primarily implies informed citizenship. The European Union is the only major political entity in which the media is dominated by foreign sources of information.
While not all of the press in the US and UK is at the level of the tabloids where Boris Johnson evolved over the years when he misinformed from his role as Brussels correspondent, the pandemic and the vaccination campaign were eye-opening moments for me. on the superficiality with which most English-speaking journalists treat European affairs.

I support this idea
Bring European news to people's homes every day

... but if we are to set up a European public broadcaster, it has to be under the democratic control of a Parliament that is still too weak and does not even have the right of legislative initiative.

Felicia

30/01/2022 14:57

In favor

We could start by celebrating Europe Day together.

J'aime l'Europe au mois de mai - 9 May public holiday

This is not something the EU should do for us, it is something we Europeans can propose to our national governments for Europe and for all our neighbors. A day of free access to European culture.

PRE1881ESX

30/01/2022 20:24

In favor

In this development of the idea of belonging, of European citizenship, EDUCATION is fundamental. It is necessary that the study plans include subjects that make it a reality, even in university degrees, not only in Law, Political Science or other apparently more related degrees.
INFORMATION is also important, the media should devote a section to the news of the European Union to make them closer to the average European citizen.

Daiva Naldal

09/02/2022 16:41

In favor

Yes, the need of stronger identity and belonging is definetly there.
I suggest that analysis of fx Brexit and reasoning for peoples' vote in UK would highlight some good challenges that are present in other EU countries as well.
But lets start with the most important : shared understanding of WHY ( purpose and mission) would increase the sence of belonging.
And that WHY is becomming more and more blured compare to what it was a few decades ago.

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