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Quote by Ursula von der Leyen
The future will be what we make it. And Europe will be what we want it to be.
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The quote presents the future as something shaped by human choices rather than something fixed in advance. It applies the same idea to Europe: its character and direction will depend on what people decide they want and work toward. The words emphasize responsibility and possibility, while leaving the specific choices open.
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- European Commission — State of the Union 2020
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- Official Statement
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