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Pan-European identity

So, you know how you're part of your family and you have cousins, uncles, aunts and grandparents who are also part of your family? Well, imagine if that family was really big and included people from all over Europe! That's a bit like what Pan-European identity means.

Pan-European identity is the feeling of belonging to a larger European family, even if you come from a different country or culture. It's like feeling that you have something in common with people from across Europe, even if they are from a different country and speak a different language.

When we talk about Pan-European identity, we usually talk about things that make us feel connected to each other. These things might be our shared history, like learning about the World Wars or other important events that happened in Europe. It might also be related to our shared values, like democracy, equality, and human rights.

Some people think that having a Pan-European identity is really important because it helps to create a sense of unity among all the different countries and cultures in Europe. It's like we are all part of one big team, working together to make our continent a better place.

So, even though we might look different, speak different languages or come from different countries, when we feel like we are all part of the same big family, it helps us to get along better and work together to build a better world.