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Recent reports, including those by figures such as Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta, emphasize the analysis of short-term trends rather than addressing the deeper roots of dysfunction within the EU. Historical perspectives reveal that the evolution of the EU and its preceding structures has often been hampered by inefficacious implementation of policies and a fundamental disconnect between idealistic aspirations and the reality of member states' interests. This raises a poignant question: is the ineffectiveness of the EU a consequence of misapplied policies, or is it indicative of a more profound misunderstanding of the European project itself?