Godwin's law in action
But in this case there is a legitimate connection.
As Wiki correctly says:
"After World War II, European integration was seen as an antidote to the extreme nationalism which had devastated the continent.[31] In a speech delivered on 19 September 1946 at the University of Zürich, Switzerland, Winston Churchill postulated the emerging of a United States of Europe during the 20th century.[32] The 1948 Hague Congress was a pivotal moment in European federal history, as it led to the creation of the European Movement International and of the College of Europe, where Europe's future leaders would live and study together.[33] 1952 saw the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, which was declared to be "a first step in the federation of Europe."[34] The supporters of the Community included Alcide De Gasperi, Jean Monnet, Robert Schuman, and Paul-Henri Spaak.[35] These men and others are officially credited as the Founding fathers of the European Union."
Since those early moves towards a union there has been an unprecedented period of peace between the countries of western Europe. While the EU exists, another war is simply unthinkable.
Long may it continue!
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