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I worry about a new wave of nationalism and loss of solidarity. Over the recent decades Europeans have been encouraged to visit their neighbors, see what's ther
by Mediterraneo10 6y ago
I worry about a new wave of nationalism and loss of solidarity. Over the recent decades Europeans have been encouraged to visit their neighbors, see what's there, meet people. But now all those opportunities for cross-border interaction will be prevented for up to two years, and the economic fallout from the crisis might be an end to the cheap transportation that allowed that travel to even the lower middle class. That can't be good.
- bronzeage 6y agoAdd to that the fact that weimar republic inflation of the 1920s was a factor behind the rise of nationalism, and every country is printing money right now at unprecedented rates.
- mrkramer 6y agoCollapse of Roman Empire led to creation of European nations because it left huge vacuum space. Rest is history; Europeans fought nonstop for power and domination. It is in human nature to compete and dominate, nationalism is no different.
- Proven 6y agoNothing is prevented, there's email and video conferencing, completely free for 99% of population with basic phone plans. If you can't afford that you probably can't afford international travel either. It's incredible how those bureaucrats think borders should remain open without visitors paying the cost of testing and 14 day quarantine.