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Borrel highlights the European Union’s success in regional integration, exemplified by the Schengen Agreement allowing free movement across member states. He describes this as a "European Union miracle," facilitating the travel of over 500 million people without border checks.
He also notes the increased support among EU citizens for aid to Ukraine—initially skeptical about the EU’s financial and military involvement—influenced by shared values and perceived threats. However, he acknowledges that supporting Ukraine comes with high costs—estimated at around 700 billion euros—and questions how long Europeans will sustain such efforts amid economic pressures and refugee crises.