The Union (EU) is dead like stone. Unionen er stendod.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker declares the European Union is dead, likening it to stone.
- In plain terms
- He says the EU no longer functions.
- What can you take from it?
- Perceived institutional decay can be expressed dramatically.
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence suggests the EU is 'dead'?
- How might the EU respond?
Another view
Statement is hyperbolic and lacks supporting data.
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