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But, isn't this literally the point of the European common market? Germans make the best pretzels, Italians make the best olive oil, and French make the best ch

But, isn't this literally the point of the European common market? Germans make the best pretzels, Italians make the best olive oil, and French make the best cheese, and all the countries can share their exports with each other with no trade barriers. Why should protectionism be embraced for cultural exports when the EU was literally established to eliminate protectionism for other exports?

v_lisivka 8y ago
Because "Freedom to speech" and "Freedom of thought, conscience and religion" are basic human rights.
- lostmsu 8y ago
  Most of those are not freedoms. How many people actually ask their kids which primary language they want to speak, and which religion they want to follow beforeahead?