Mr.Sillah wrote

"Who can tell me where and when the European Union was born?And what was the force behind if not economics?"

Well, the idea of the EU was born in 1950 and led to the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951. It initially comprised of six-member countries and indeed economic considerations were behind it. 

I can hardly wait for the continuation of this important piece. Many thanks.

Sidibeh

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