Europe's Model of Prosperity and Stability

For decades, Europe was a global model of prosperity, stability, and social progress.

It had world-class infrastructure, a highly educated population, generous welfare

systems, and a standard of living that much of the world admired — and tried to replicate.

The post-war European project, built on economic integration, diplomacy,

and shared prosperity, turned former rivals into allies, and lifted entire regions out of poverty.