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Europe’s story underscores that even the most advanced civilization can stumble if complacent. A 500-year legacy of conquest, innovation, and culture is at risk of evaporating within a mere three decades of neglect. The resemblance to a patient in decline serves as a warning—not just for Europeans, but for any society that takes its prosperity for granted.
While this analysis paints a bleak future, it also highlights that rapid, collective action can still save the continent. The choice of whether Europe will rise anew or succumb to its own decline lies with its political leaders—and ultimately, its people.