On 9 May 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman in his declaration unveiled the idea of a new form of European cooperation that would strengthen peace and democracy across Europe. This became the foundation for the modern European Union. A union in which countries complement and support one another, rather than wage war against each other. This has always been our direction. Yet, seventy-six years ago, in Latvia, the Schuman Declaration was not spoken about. Because it was based on…
On 9 May 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman in his declaration unveiled the idea of a new form of European cooperation that would strengthen peace and democracy across Europe. This became the foundation for the modern European Union. A union in which countries complement and support one another, rather than wage war against each other. This has always been our direction. Yet, seventy-six years ago, in Latvia, the Schuman Declaration was not spoken about. Because it was based on values that were foreign and even repugnant to the occupying regime – listening, cooperation and independence. Supporting and uplifting our neighbours, rather than destroying them. Time, together with the efforts of the Latvian people, has put…
