and highlight in the different European contexts their common figures , dynamics and trends .
In order for European citizens to feel a sense of commitment to the European ideals , in a different fashion than traditional feeling of national belonging and to ensure their effective participation in democratic processes they must enjoy a sense of belonging to a European community .
The story of European integration and its passing down by means of commemorations of key events such as the publication of the Ventotene Manifesto and the Schuman Declaration – both manifestations of federalist visions of Europe play a crucial role in creating this sense of belonging .
A multi-perspective European view can but help to analyse contemporary challenges more comprehensively and find more effective common solutions .
Given such major contemporary and future challenges , education – including through the passing-down of the story of Europe – is undoubtedly part of the solution , while the sense of belonging to a new and wider community is a prerequisite for our continuing to build Europe together .
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