“I would like to say that I don’t believe in the idea of Europe or borders or nations or states if, in effect, that would mean that there’d be no conflicts or wars. However I think that’s a romantic interpretation of the world and its people,…
We share a common destiny and the past
“Being European… what does this mean, to you?”… a long pause follows, alluding to the challenge of grasping this stupendous question. In search of lucidity, Cecilies initial focus concerns unity, transcending nationality. “I think it means feeling part of a larger community, other than just our…
A sense of community
“First of all, I wouldn’t say that I feel fully European. But this is a changing factor for me as I feel my connections to Denmark and Austria respectively, have always been strong and present (Naasu has a father from Austria and a mother from Greenland).…
Can you elaborate?
Often when you are looking to understand and tell a story, you look close to home, which is what I did for my first exploration into the minds of Europeans, in terms of what they think and feel in regards to being exactly that. With a…