The book is divided into 24 chapters. Each chapter covers one area, in which Europe is great.
Life satisfaction in the EU averages 7.3 out of 10. People in the EU consistently report among the world’s highest levels of well-being and happiness.
Europeans live longer, healthier lives. Average life expectancy in the EU is 81 years – above every other continent except a few top Asian economies.
Clean air, green cities, protected nature. Over 18 % of EU land and sea areas are under environmental protection (Natura 2000 network).
Work–life balance actually works here. Shorter working hours, long paid vacations and family-friendly policies make daily life more humane.
High-quality healthcare for everyone. Universal health coverage is standard in nearly all member states.
Top education systems and global universities. Erasmus+, free mobility and 4 000+ universities create one of the most educated populations worldwide.
Cultural richness within a few hours’ travel. 24 official languages, centuries of art and science – diversity without borders.
World-leading scientific research. EU invests > 2 % of GDP in R&D and funds programs like Horizon Europe.
Freedom of expression and academic freedom protected by law. Universities, artists and media operate under one of the strongest free-speech frameworks globally.
Europe celebrates both tradition and innovation. From classical music to AI research – creativity flourishes in the EU.
Single market of 450 million people. Freedom to trade, work, and invest across 27 countries without borders.
Strong workers’ rights and social protections. Minimum paid leave, equal pay principles and safe-work regulations apply EU-wide.
Stable currencies and financial security. The euro is the world’s 2nd most used currency – symbol of stability and trust.
Innovation, startups and green growth supported. EU funds climate-friendly business, entrepreneurship and digital transformation.
Cohesion funds lift up less-developed regions. Billions invested annually in roads, schools and jobs – no region left behind.
Free movement: live anywhere, study anywhere, work anywhere. No passport checks for 420 million citizens.
Democracy, rule of law and human rights at the core. Every EU country must respect and uphold these shared values.
Peaceful continent for more than 70 years. The EU project was founded to ensure peace – and has succeeded for generations.
Data privacy and digital rights protected. GDPR sets the world standard for protecting personal information.
Gender equality and inclusion matter here. Women’s participation in politics and the workforce ranks among the world’s highest.
Shared solidarity – stronger together. When crises strike, member states support each other – from pandemics to natural disasters..
Europe leads on climate action. The EU aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050 – a global pioneer in sustainability.
Safe food, clean water, strong consumer rights. EU food and product standards are among the strictest in the world.
A sense of belonging to something bigger. Millions of Europeans feel proud of both their homeland and their shared European identity.
Every day we hear what’s wrong with the European Union. And indeed, there’s plenty to criticize. Complaining is part of our culture, and we’re hardly unique in that — every nation does it. But let’s take a moment to look at Europe differently. As a community with countless remarkable qualities. As a region that consistently ranks among the top in the world for quality of life, education, safety, and human rights. As a place where people from across the globe choose to live — drawn by freedom, equality, and solidarity.
Give me a chance to show you that life in the European Union today is among the best in the entire world. It may sound bold, perhaps even a little audacious — but through facts and stories, I’ll show you it’s entirely true.
And we’re among the wealthiest five percent of the planet. That’s a pretty good reason to feel grateful, isn’t it?
In most ratings and indexes, we place in the upper half — together creating an impressive picture.
We might one day look back on today as the best period in Europe's history.
All sourced — useful when you’re debating “over a beer.”
The book is amazing 👌 It completely exceeded my expectations and is truly unputdownable.
It’s written so well that it practically reads itself. I’ve already “devoured” half of it. 👌
For me, it’s a 10 out of 10 :) one of the few books I’ll definitely finish to the very end.
At times, I had to put it down and go do something else — I couldn’t keep up with writing down ideas and sorting through my thoughts.
This book is about us Europeans — for us Europeans. I’d be very glad to hear any of your thoughts or feedback.