Almost unnecessary prelude. Europe is by far the largest donor to third countries and to those in difficulty. At the same time, it seeks not to intervene in distant conflicts, or to get out of them should she be involved.
This attitude reflects the view of the public which, to a more or less conscious degree, has not forgotten that European unity was created with the very precise goal of putting an end to the wars that became worldwide after breaking out in Europe. By creating a compact...