What does the word European mean to you?
: a person born, raised, or living in Europe also : a native or resident of the continent of Europe rather than Britain. : a person who is descended from Europeans.
What does Europe mean?
noun. a continent in the W part of the landmass lying between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains on the E and the Caucasus Mountains and the Black and Caspian seas on the SE. In British usage, Europe sometimes contrasts with England.
What do they call Europe?
Europa
Europa, Europe comes from the Phoenician word EROB, meaning where the sun set (west of Phoenicia,west of Bosphorus, Sea of Marmora).
What does being European mean to you?
I think that being European means sharing common values. Most important is democracy, freedom of speech. These things we take for granted are the foundations of a common European identity. Freedom of movement within the EU is a specific right reinforcing that identity.
Is there a “European way of life”?
Jo Leinen argues that there is a “European way of life”, based on a common European social model (although there are variations from country to country). He goes on to identify the core values of solidarity, equality, and inclusivity as being fundamental to this way of life.
What is the most important right of the European Union?
Most important is democracy, freedom of speech. These things we take for granted are the foundations of a common European identity. Freedom of movement within the EU is a specific right reinforcing that identity. Those adamant values need to be protected against those who want to deconstruct them.
What are the most important European shared values?
European shared values are probably common market, democracy and freedom and mobility. Apart from that one can discuss other democratic elements like transparency or the like. Personally, democracy and mobility as well as the achievement of peace across the EU are most important.