He proposes that the "actual goal" must be the transnationalization of democracy , moving beyond "national fortresses" to ensure civil rights and social justice at the European level.
He champions a "rediscovered solidarity" over the austerity measures that drove European countries apart during the economic crisis. Critical Perspectives JГјrgen Habermas: "FГјr ein starkes Europa"
The text serves as a key pillar in the ongoing debate between Habermas and Wolfgang Streeck regarding whether the Left should focus on reforming Europe or returning to the sovereign nation-state. Legacy and Relevance Articles by Jürgen Habermas, available online He proposes that the "actual goal" must be
A review of 2014 essay "Für ein starkes Europa – aber was heißt das?" (In Favor of a Strong Europe – But What Does That Mean?) requires an understanding of its origin as a critical speech delivered at an SPD meeting in Potsdam. Legacy and Relevance Articles by Jürgen Habermas, available