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"en.20071022.13.1-071"2
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"Mr President, within the psychological framework, feelings such as responsible love for another person, family or one’s country – which is given the name of patriotism – are evidence, together with other higher emotions, of a high level of personal development. In contrast with primitive emotions that we share with animals, higher emotions even have a separate area in the brain. Patriotism expresses itself as love for and a desire to nurture national traditions, culture and language, attitudes of respect and devotion to one’s own country. These are completely opposed to nationalism and chauvinism, which are characterised by hatred of other people. Patriotism does not permit offence to nations or countries. It is characterised primarily by openness to other countries and respect for their right to sovereignty and independence.
I would like to remind you of the nature of patriotism, particularly after the speeches made by certain left-wing MEPs who have insulted national governments and patriotic attitudes, perhaps because they do not understand the difference between love for one’s country and the hatred that characterises such attitudes as chauvinism. In a situation of European integration it is particularly important to differentiate between these completely different concepts that are confused by many people."@en1
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