40 years ago another great light of the European Union went out: Louise Weiss. A pioneer of #WomensRights, she promoted the idea of the EU as a counterbalance to #ColdWar #Superpowers. She was an active MEP until her death at 90. Discover more: https://europa.eu/!6x8qwy
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‘Europe will only recover her aura by rekindling their flames – the flames of conscience, life and law. You, the elected representatives of Europe, have tinder in your hands.' Louise Weiss at the European Parliament's 1st session in 1979.
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Discover more about the life of Louise Weiss via this edutaining exhibition by @Europeanaeu: https://www.europeana.eu/en/exhibitions/louise-weiss-a-committed-european
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