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“The problem was lucidly posed, but the method for solving it was lacking. And whoever didn’t provide the method didn’t advance the problem.<\/em>

These were the words of Jean Monnet in his memoirs about the need, identified in early 1950, for a profound change in the nature of relations between France and Germany.

At a time when the Draghi report raises the burning question of the meaning and method of transforming Europe, the Institut Jean Monnet publishes a collection of 117 reflections from Jean Monnet’s memoirs, speeches and personal notes.

The lessons of a lifetime of action in the service of peace, union and Europe. The elements of a formidably effective method that changed the course of history and should inspire us today.

Many thanks to the European Commission, Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, and Stefaan Hermans for their support of this publication.
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