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Sovereignty used to be simple—national governments called the shots, end of story. Now, it’s a different game. The European Union changed everything. Countries pool their power, working together when they need to tackle big stuff like financial crises, outbreaks, or even conflicts. So, sovereignty isn’t disappearing. It’s just spread out, divided between Brussels and the…
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In moments of crisis, Europe’s cultural institutions do more than preserve art — they preserve meaning. As political systems strain under pressure, museums, universities, and literary traditions become spaces where memory, identity, and moral responsibility are negotiated. Their role grows not in stability, but when certainty begins to fracture.
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In Western Europe, people see history as something safely behind them. They mark anniversaries and keep records. They have thoughtful conversations about the past. Then, they get back to discussing economic growth or how to run the place more smoothly. After the Cold War, most folks there assumed Europe had moved into a “post-historical” phase.…
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Poland is no longer simply following Europe’s lead. Positioned on the continent’s eastern edge, it has become a central actor in questions of security, memory, and power—shaping Europe’s future rather than merely inheriting it.
The Aurora Review 