A very long time ago, in circumstances now lost in the mists of time, I acquired a few first edition volumes of Voltaire's collected works, printed in 1756. I have before me now the thirteenth volume - part of his general history - and it is entitled, appropriately enough, 'State of Europe.'
What is remarkable is how little the fundamental characteristics and spirit of the nations he writes about have changed in the intervening two and a half centuries. If ever you want a lucid demonstr...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.