History1 — Diversity of Europe in the Contemporary World + 4 more topics

Europe's diversity is a defining characteristic, often underestimated when people think of it as a monolithic "West." It’s far more nuanced, encompassing a vast array of traditions, languages, and societal structures.

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After two devastating World Wars, European leaders, particularly in France and West Germany, desperately sought a way to prevent future conflicts. The traditional approach of treaties and alliances often failed. Robert Schuman, then the French Foreign Minister, proposed a radical new idea on May 9, 1950.