Europe itself is an embodiment of this diversity.

Electronic communication makes possible what has previously been excluded: namely, active, simultaneous and reciprocal contact between individuals across all frontiers constituted by countries, religions and continents.

Initially, the horrific images of September 11th triggered an enormous wave of solidarity.

In the final analysis, terror is also another proof of the fact that the superpower is not really a superpower. It was vulnerable.

Neither science, nor the politics in power, nor the mass media, nor business, nor the law nor even the military are in a position to define or control risks rationally.

And it also became clear that these conditions of inequality and historical injustice have given rise to a feeling of hate in the world - a deeply felt hate that cannot easily be overcome with a few good words.

Europe itself is an embodiment of this diversity.