If Not for the European Union, Central Europe Would Be Torn

Vladimír Špidla reflects on the complexity of the 2004 EU enlargement, emphasising that while it triggered positive changes, its success is difficult to gauge. He urges for a deeper integration to tackle urgent issues like security and climate change, all while unravelling the nuanced difference between power and influence.

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