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The Evolving Crisis of the European Union: From Hope to Disillusionment

The Original Hope and Vision for the EU

There was a time when the European Union was heralded as a groundbreaking project of unity and prosperity. The initial vision was straightforward: create a collective economic bloc that would foster free trade and ease movement between member states. This idea, rooted in mutual support, aimed to eliminate tariffs, borders, and bureaucratic hurdles, ultimately promoting a more integrated and prosperous Europe.