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Antisemitism , Colonialism , History , Racism
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Senior Fellow Saim Saeed is a Brussels-based journalist and former editor at POLITICO, known for his coverage of European politics and institutions. His work explores the intersection of policy and identity within the European Union, investigating the continent’s political and cultural dynamics.
In his latest article, Saim writes about how European officials are striving to create a unified European identity that reflects more than just economic and institutional aspects, emphasizing shared values such as democracy and freedom. Recent efforts to define this identity have included promoting a “Judeo-Christian heritage,” which often ignores Europe’s history of antisemitism, the marginalization of Muslims, and the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the continent. Saim argues that this selective focus risks alienating various communities and oversimplifies Europe’s complex history, which includes significant contributions from both Islamic and Eastern European cultures.
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