When
in Riga, as it is again the case at present, I am amazed by the elegance and
good manners of its people. I can only wish they will be able to keep the
society together, notwithstanding the linguistic and social divisions, and keep
the economy growing.
The
region might feel nervous because of the events in Ukraine. But the Baltic States
are not in the same predicament as Ukraine. They are now part of the EU and
NATO. They belong to a greater political space. And their geo-economic
situation can be an advantage, a major trump card. They can be a strong link
between the rest of the EU and Russia, once the situation goes back to normal.
And I hope that will be the case one day in the coming future.
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