Why do they hate us?

While Europe sees itself as a benevolent superpower with an enviable lifestyle, the rest of the world sees nothing more than a shambling, increasingly introspective ex-colonial master that hides behind the United States. If it wants to become a major global actor, it must change.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: A slippery slope http://www.europeansources.info/record/a-slippery-slope/

L'Expresso, 15.6.10: The European project should not falter now (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/273591-european-project-should-not-falter-now

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