The Projects of Europe: Philosophical Origins and Institutional Evolution from the 17th‑18th Centuries to Contemporary Integration
Journal: Polis
Year: 2025

European integration remains the paramount objective for the Balkan states, not merely as a political aspiration, but as an affirmation of democracy and the rule of law, foundational principles for any truly integrated community.The central question addressed by this paper, titled "The Projects of Europe: Philosophical Origins and Institutional Evolution from the 17th-18th Centuries to Contemporary Integration", is: When did these 'projects' for Europe first emerge?This study argues that the con