"But Maastricht was not the end of history. It was a first step towards a Europe of growth, of employment, a social Europe. That was the vision of Francois Mitterrand. We are far from that now"
- Laurent Fabius
About this Quote
This quote by Laurent Fabius talks to the vision of Francois Mitterrand for an unified Europe. The Maastricht Treaty was a first step towards this vision, however it was not completion of the journey. Mitterrand wanted a Europe of growth, work, and social development. Regrettably, Fabius believes that we are still far from achieving this vision. This quote talks to the significance of continuing to strive for an unified Europe that is thriving and socially simply. It also serves as a tip that the work of producing a joined Europe is far from over. We should continue to pursue the vision of Francois Mitterrand and work towards a Europe of development, employment, and social development.
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