Allow me to clarify.
The European Union is 23 years old now and has been steadily adding (more or less) members throughout its existence. There are now 28 member states that compose it.
The Schengen Area agreement allows EU citizens to live & work freely across the following 26 member states, with NO visa required:
Therefore, a whole generation of Euro adults have grown up in a world in which they could live & work freely throughout 26 countries in their continent.
Which is incredible, by the way. I'm interested if this has fostered a European identity in this millennial generation.
I.E. Do you identify both as a European AND as your own country? How is this changing?
Thanks Euro-Era. Not only in advance for addressing questions, but also for existing.
The European Union is 23 years old now and has been steadily adding (more or less) members throughout its existence. There are now 28 member states that compose it.
The Schengen Area agreement allows EU citizens to live & work freely across the following 26 member states, with NO visa required:
- Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Therefore, a whole generation of Euro adults have grown up in a world in which they could live & work freely throughout 26 countries in their continent.
Which is incredible, by the way. I'm interested if this has fostered a European identity in this millennial generation.
- Given that, do you - as a European - feel that there is or is a growing Pan-European identity? It does not necessarily negate your identity with your specific country.
I.E. Do you identify both as a European AND as your own country? How is this changing?
- Adding a wrinkle to this topic: I've heard that it's a common sentiment of the British to not consider themselves European. Is this an Islander thing?
- There's also the Benelux: a economic-political union between The Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg. Is there a strong cultural bond between these 3 nations beyond political need?
Thanks Euro-Era. Not only in advance for addressing questions, but also for existing.
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