therefore , upon an authentic spiritual , ethical and cultural unity , notwithstanding religious , ethnical differences or of any other kind .
Without the Europe of culture , the economic and political union could easily fail , as it is happening in our days . Such Culture implies the deep sense of belonging to a common intellectual and spiritual tradition , of sharing a common source of respect for values , united in the common wish of defending and spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy .
Only a similar vision can exalt pluralism , exploit the richness of the various cultural and religious identities and put the basis for a common journey towards social , civic , political , spiritual and cultural goals , capable to renew our world .