Believe in individual initiatives, in courage, in risk.
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You can suddenly have a series of countries waking up and saying, 'I want the same status as the Brits,' which will be, de facto, the dismantling of the rest of Europe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Macron warns that other countries may seek equal status with the UK, potentially leading to significant changes in European unity.
In this quote, Emmanuel Macron expresses concern that other nations may aspire to gain the same privileges or status as that of the UK, particularly in the context of Brexit. This desire could lead to a significant shift in the balance of power and cohesion within Europe, effectively dismantling established agreements and alliances, and resulting in a reorganization of the political landscape across the continent.
Themes
EuropeStatusPoliticsUnityBrexit
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on European relations, one could use this quote to illustrate concerns about nationalism.
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