Nico Lange wrote that European integration and the European peace order after 1945 were based on three fundamental assumptions: states chose their alliances themselves, security is organized through the EU, NATO, law, and cooperation, and the spheres of influence of great powers should be overcome. Putin's arguments are directed against all three points, Lange wrote. Those who repeat them in political discussions are also opposing these fundamental assumptions. #EuropäischeIntegration #Sicherheit #Friedensordnung (translated)
