People only accept change when they are faced with necessity, and only recognise necessity when a crisis is upon them.
This contribution is aimed at achieving an understanding of the political philosophy of Jean Monnet with regard to European integration.1 It draws on the archives of this founding father of a united Europe and contains numerous quotations, as our main concern was to allow him to speak for himself.
Due to the increasing use of the Internet worldwide, the number of disputes arising from Internet commerce is on the rise.
This research starts from the hypothesis that public diplomacy helps the European Union (EU) strengthen its soft power.