After I moved from Europe to US I realized that people here can’t use knife and a fork, or chew with their mouths closed, so I’m proud I have some table manners
Football and just passion for sports (healthy tribalism if there is no violence)
The fact that I can enjoy and take part in so many cultures and feel accepted
How we can talk so much shit about each other but can come together
Europe is amazing and we are making more amazing by the day.The last 5 years have been rough, Pandemic, War, Social tensions, the economy, isolationism, but god damn it made me love my country and Europe even more.
Also Ode of Joy. Banger.
That after 1000+ years of on-and-off wars, most European countries have agreed to cooperate and settle differences through diplomacy. These decades of peace and prosperity that the EU/EEA has achieved shouldn’t be taken for granted. Of course, it’s a system with many flaws, but it’s night and day compared to what it used to be or how the rest of the world looks like.
The history and diversity in such a relatively small area. So many interesting stories, languages, food, sights. The cultures really.
1) My home country Germany announced an increase of the military budget by a lot and our neighbors, which have every right to be freaked about it, trust us.
2) That there’s no leader on top, it feels like there is some kind of checks and balances between the states.
3) Many languages, but somehow the whole continent feels like a home.
Europe is the original home of almost every single social construct that makes my life worth living. Most notably being the rule of law, representative government and human rights. Especially now that the US has taken an authoritarian turn, I am more than ever grateful that we Europeans have managed to build societies that remain true to these ideals.
The European dedication to democracy and human rights. Not an easy to solve problem.
Plus, the European architecture. It’s what I missed the most when I was living in USA.
(Western) Europe is the norm which many countries try to reach socially, economically, and the EU is a good alliance. This gives me pride.
By and large, we have a very high tolerance for alcohol.
I’ve been to the US many times when I was in the Navy and those guys over there are terrible at it.
5 or 6 pints of weak pissy beer and they’re rolling around puking up and embarrassing themselves.
I never know how to answer such questions. What makes me proud to be woman, Polish, European ect
I can answer what makes me glad and grateful to be European.
I believe our continent has extremely rich history and culture … Not neccesarily the richest but definitely the best documented.
We know so much about where our cultures come from, how they formed and how they interacted threw out history.
What our ancestors build and what they destroyed. How they built it and how they destroyed it.
What great things they created that pushed the civilisation, art, science and humanity forward. But also what happens when Europeans show their worst side.
And what I am glad about is how those that came before us could take a good look at themselves and tried to fix it. How I see European integration (starting from Jean Monet and Robert Schuman) is an attempt to protect Europe at it best from Europe at it worst. Because Europeans at their best are fucking brilliant and in my view its worth protecting and developing.
I am glad to be part of a community of nations that managed to turn the tide. We have million of problems but I am sure if we work together we will succeed once again. Now we need to protect ourselves from external enemy. But I believe that since we are managing our internal monsters pretty well, we can go threw anything others throw at us. If we take it seriously, work hard and diligently we can get threw anything and become stronger than ever … And I don’t think there is a single continent like ours with that much potential and so much going on for it.
I am glad I am European and I am glad I am not from any other place.
Past sixty years of ‘stitching together’ Europe while respecting each country, growing together to form the European Union.
Random first thoughts: Education (low cost, accessible, good quality). Diversity. Art. Renaissance. Roman Empire. Greek temples. French revolution. History. Modern art. Care for environment and the overall struggle to be “better”. Literature. Philosophy.
My partner: human rights, the overall quality of life, connectivity between countries and access those countries. Culture. All the inventions and research. Privacy. Food and the overall quality of products. Food and water safety.
We ❤ Europe overall with all its good and bad parts.
Can’t say I’m proud to be European because it’s too general of a concept, but I think it’s uplifting that so many different cultures, after a thousand years of aversion and wars, decided that it will make more sense to work with another, create new opportunities, work on understanding one another better as well. It is somewhat inspiring. Perhaps it’s not perfect, maybe it’s not always working, but we know we are stronger together than apart.
To a large extent, Europe defines (Western) culture. Things like art, architecture, literature, science, philosophy, opera, classical music, fashion, design, gastronomy, Christianity, folk traditions, etiquette, norms and values.
It’s something that never seizes to amaze me. In fact, it’s impossible to digest all of it, as it’s simply too much. There is always something new and fascinating to discover, in every region, in every city, in every culture, in every people, every museum.
There is just so much beauty and inspiration around us. It sounds a bit pathetic bit it also makes you feel rooted in history, and less egocentric (contrary to a certain nation on the other side of the pond) as you’ll learn that you’re only a fart in the wind that is called history from quite a young age.
It’s why I think Europe will continue to define Western culture, and that makes me proud in a way.
Not proud. Lucky. Born in a prosperous, free and safe place. Lucky. Walking around towns/cities with millennia of history/architecture/culture/science/religion/food. Lucky. In a timeframe were the french/brits/germans/spanish/portugese/greeks/italians/… have decided not to fight each other. Lucky indeed.
Life is good, comfortable and secure. My best friends can live near to me despite being born in different EU countries far away. We travel together to their places of birth without trouble or hindrance (very recently for my Romanian friend, but still). Life is good. We are together. We are all Europeans.
The kinship with fellow Europeans – we are all like a big family. And FoM – unrestricted travelling and moving to other EU countries.
our un-beaten history, and now we are all united, we should be proud of our joint history, our continent shaped the world as we know it! Viva Europa
The fascinating history of Europe as a whole or its individual countries, diversity in cultures and traditions, it’s progress and development, it’s innovation and inventiveness but above all – despite all kinds of differences – the conviction that only cooperation and collaboration can secure lasting peace and friendship and are the best prospect for a prosperous and sustainable future.
The quality of our food and the standards it needs to be to keep us safe. The places we can just sit and chat without costing us money like meeting squares. Our public transport for the most part. The walk ability of our cities and their rich cultures. The safety of our children in school and our gun controls and the education systems we have are usually of a high standard. The social safety nets in place for when we need them and the relief of not having medical debt or massive student debt to worry about. Also our employment laws to protect us all going from the very young to the old. Obviously there is plenty of room for improvement but we have a lot to be grateful for.
I really like the education for no reason. The fact that you can find people going to art galleries, museums and reading books on academic subjects which will never help their job prospects or careers.
I wouldn’t necessarily say proud but I’ve always felt more at ease around other Europeans- regardless of what people may say about us being completely different from each other, we share a common framework of what it takes to makes a society function, through that what it takes to make it a good society for the majority to *live* in.
We’re constantly told that Americans are our close allies, that we’re not so different. But especially lately, and when you strip away the surface-level similarities, their entire concept of civilisation, society, government, and even freedom operates on a completely different axis.
The last few weeks have really shown me that they see government as an obstacle; we see it as a tool. They prize unchecked individualism; we prioritise collective stability. One system produces a fragmented, every-man-for-himself uphill struggle, the other a functional, and more equitable evidence-based society. I’m not sure if there are many areas of the world as unique as Europe.
The diversity of people, culture and languages, open borders for citizens, the possibility of working in different countries without having to beg for a visa.
I know this is corny, but there it is, in no particular order:
* Being able to enjoy Paella, Pierogi, Gnocchi, German Doner, and knowing they won’t kill me.
* Living free and in peace.
* Football! All of it! The teams, the history the way people watch it in pubs and bars or at home.
* Seeing the corniest, craziest bangers on Eurovision.
* Visiting dozens of other cultures as if I were at home, knowing that the locals are as free as me, not enslaved people who earn in a month what tourists visiting them spend at some kitschy restaurant in a day.
* The most pretentious and avant-garde art.
* Seeing beautiful sports cars, but being able to travel anywhere by train.
* Knowing that I live in the land of the Roman Emperors and the crusading kings and the enlightenment thinkers and of the people who saw the horrifying face of modern war and decided they’d rather unite with their former foes than let us see it too.
* Meeting a girl from the other side of the continent and being able to meet with her halfway between our countries as a teenager without a passport.
* Beer. Good beer.
* Being free from the prudish sensibilities of the rest of the world.
And I know not all apply to everywhere in Europe, because Europe isn’t all the same, but if it were, it wouldn’t be Europe.
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After I moved from Europe to US I realized that people here can’t use knife and a fork, or chew with their mouths closed, so I’m proud I have some table manners
Football and just passion for sports (healthy tribalism if there is no violence)
The fact that I can enjoy and take part in so many cultures and feel accepted
How we can talk so much shit about each other but can come together
Europe is amazing and we are making more amazing by the day.The last 5 years have been rough, Pandemic, War, Social tensions, the economy, isolationism, but god damn it made me love my country and Europe even more.
Also Ode of Joy. Banger.
That after 1000+ years of on-and-off wars, most European countries have agreed to cooperate and settle differences through diplomacy. These decades of peace and prosperity that the EU/EEA has achieved shouldn’t be taken for granted. Of course, it’s a system with many flaws, but it’s night and day compared to what it used to be or how the rest of the world looks like.
The history and diversity in such a relatively small area. So many interesting stories, languages, food, sights. The cultures really.
1) My home country Germany announced an increase of the military budget by a lot and our neighbors, which have every right to be freaked about it, trust us.
2) That there’s no leader on top, it feels like there is some kind of checks and balances between the states.
3) Many languages, but somehow the whole continent feels like a home.
Europe is the original home of almost every single social construct that makes my life worth living. Most notably being the rule of law, representative government and human rights. Especially now that the US has taken an authoritarian turn, I am more than ever grateful that we Europeans have managed to build societies that remain true to these ideals.
The European dedication to democracy and human rights. Not an easy to solve problem.
Plus, the European architecture. It’s what I missed the most when I was living in USA.
(Western) Europe is the norm which many countries try to reach socially, economically, and the EU is a good alliance. This gives me pride.
By and large, we have a very high tolerance for alcohol.
I’ve been to the US many times when I was in the Navy and those guys over there are terrible at it.
5 or 6 pints of weak pissy beer and they’re rolling around puking up and embarrassing themselves.
I never know how to answer such questions. What makes me proud to be woman, Polish, European ect
I can answer what makes me glad and grateful to be European.
I believe our continent has extremely rich history and culture … Not neccesarily the richest but definitely the best documented.
We know so much about where our cultures come from, how they formed and how they interacted threw out history.
What our ancestors build and what they destroyed. How they built it and how they destroyed it.
What great things they created that pushed the civilisation, art, science and humanity forward. But also what happens when Europeans show their worst side.
And what I am glad about is how those that came before us could take a good look at themselves and tried to fix it. How I see European integration (starting from Jean Monet and Robert Schuman) is an attempt to protect Europe at it best from Europe at it worst. Because Europeans at their best are fucking brilliant and in my view its worth protecting and developing.
I am glad to be part of a community of nations that managed to turn the tide. We have million of problems but I am sure if we work together we will succeed once again. Now we need to protect ourselves from external enemy. But I believe that since we are managing our internal monsters pretty well, we can go threw anything others throw at us. If we take it seriously, work hard and diligently we can get threw anything and become stronger than ever … And I don’t think there is a single continent like ours with that much potential and so much going on for it.
I am glad I am European and I am glad I am not from any other place.
Past sixty years of ‘stitching together’ Europe while respecting each country, growing together to form the European Union.
Random first thoughts: Education (low cost, accessible, good quality). Diversity. Art. Renaissance. Roman Empire. Greek temples. French revolution. History. Modern art. Care for environment and the overall struggle to be “better”. Literature. Philosophy.
My partner: human rights, the overall quality of life, connectivity between countries and access those countries. Culture. All the inventions and research. Privacy. Food and the overall quality of products. Food and water safety.
We ❤ Europe overall with all its good and bad parts.
Can’t say I’m proud to be European because it’s too general of a concept, but I think it’s uplifting that so many different cultures, after a thousand years of aversion and wars, decided that it will make more sense to work with another, create new opportunities, work on understanding one another better as well. It is somewhat inspiring. Perhaps it’s not perfect, maybe it’s not always working, but we know we are stronger together than apart.
To a large extent, Europe defines (Western) culture. Things like art, architecture, literature, science, philosophy, opera, classical music, fashion, design, gastronomy, Christianity, folk traditions, etiquette, norms and values.
It’s something that never seizes to amaze me. In fact, it’s impossible to digest all of it, as it’s simply too much. There is always something new and fascinating to discover, in every region, in every city, in every culture, in every people, every museum.
There is just so much beauty and inspiration around us. It sounds a bit pathetic bit it also makes you feel rooted in history, and less egocentric (contrary to a certain nation on the other side of the pond) as you’ll learn that you’re only a fart in the wind that is called history from quite a young age.
It’s why I think Europe will continue to define Western culture, and that makes me proud in a way.
Not proud. Lucky. Born in a prosperous, free and safe place. Lucky. Walking around towns/cities with millennia of history/architecture/culture/science/religion/food. Lucky. In a timeframe were the french/brits/germans/spanish/portugese/greeks/italians/… have decided not to fight each other. Lucky indeed.
Life is good, comfortable and secure. My best friends can live near to me despite being born in different EU countries far away. We travel together to their places of birth without trouble or hindrance (very recently for my Romanian friend, but still). Life is good. We are together. We are all Europeans.
The kinship with fellow Europeans – we are all like a big family. And FoM – unrestricted travelling and moving to other EU countries.
our un-beaten history, and now we are all united, we should be proud of our joint history, our continent shaped the world as we know it! Viva Europa
The fascinating history of Europe as a whole or its individual countries, diversity in cultures and traditions, it’s progress and development, it’s innovation and inventiveness but above all – despite all kinds of differences – the conviction that only cooperation and collaboration can secure lasting peace and friendship and are the best prospect for a prosperous and sustainable future.
The quality of our food and the standards it needs to be to keep us safe. The places we can just sit and chat without costing us money like meeting squares. Our public transport for the most part. The walk ability of our cities and their rich cultures. The safety of our children in school and our gun controls and the education systems we have are usually of a high standard. The social safety nets in place for when we need them and the relief of not having medical debt or massive student debt to worry about. Also our employment laws to protect us all going from the very young to the old. Obviously there is plenty of room for improvement but we have a lot to be grateful for.
I really like the education for no reason. The fact that you can find people going to art galleries, museums and reading books on academic subjects which will never help their job prospects or careers.
I wouldn’t necessarily say proud but I’ve always felt more at ease around other Europeans- regardless of what people may say about us being completely different from each other, we share a common framework of what it takes to makes a society function, through that what it takes to make it a good society for the majority to *live* in.
We’re constantly told that Americans are our close allies, that we’re not so different. But especially lately, and when you strip away the surface-level similarities, their entire concept of civilisation, society, government, and even freedom operates on a completely different axis.
The last few weeks have really shown me that they see government as an obstacle; we see it as a tool. They prize unchecked individualism; we prioritise collective stability. One system produces a fragmented, every-man-for-himself uphill struggle, the other a functional, and more equitable evidence-based society. I’m not sure if there are many areas of the world as unique as Europe.
The diversity of people, culture and languages, open borders for citizens, the possibility of working in different countries without having to beg for a visa.
I know this is corny, but there it is, in no particular order:
* Being able to enjoy Paella, Pierogi, Gnocchi, German Doner, and knowing they won’t kill me.
* Living free and in peace.
* Football! All of it! The teams, the history the way people watch it in pubs and bars or at home.
* Seeing the corniest, craziest bangers on Eurovision.
* Visiting dozens of other cultures as if I were at home, knowing that the locals are as free as me, not enslaved people who earn in a month what tourists visiting them spend at some kitschy restaurant in a day.
* The most pretentious and avant-garde art.
* Seeing beautiful sports cars, but being able to travel anywhere by train.
* Knowing that I live in the land of the Roman Emperors and the crusading kings and the enlightenment thinkers and of the people who saw the horrifying face of modern war and decided they’d rather unite with their former foes than let us see it too.
* Meeting a girl from the other side of the continent and being able to meet with her halfway between our countries as a teenager without a passport.
* Beer. Good beer.
* Being free from the prudish sensibilities of the rest of the world.
And I know not all apply to everywhere in Europe, because Europe isn’t all the same, but if it were, it wouldn’t be Europe.