What Does It Mean To Be “Culturally” European? By Ilinca Nuta and Sofia Viganò Part I: Institutional Framework The European Union did not begin solely as an economic project: from its origin, it encompassed a strong social dimension. The Preamble of the Treaty of Rome sets out ambitions that go beyond mere market integration ( 1 ). The founding Member States declared: “Determined to lay the foundations of an ever-closer union among the peoples of Europe, resolved to ensure t

At the beginning of January 2025, the Financial Times  reported the difficulties faced by the Belgian-based multinational Umicore due to European bureaucracy. This firm operates in the recycling sector where it deals with critical raw materials, such as components of old electronics.  The FT reported that a growing number of suppliers are exporting their waste outside Europe and are no longer working with Umicore. The reason behind  this decision is their desire to avoid navi

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