EU Ambassador to the Holy See talks about EU's accomplishments
(Vatican Radio), The European Union received the Nobel Peace Prize this week for promoting
peace, democracy and stability in Europe following two World Wars. Ambassador Laurence
Argimon-Pistre is the head of the EU delegation to the Holy See and she spoke to Vatican
Radio about the Nobel Peace Prize Award and the main achievements of the EU over the
past six decades. Listen to the extended interview by Fausta Speranza with Ambassador
Argimon-Pistre: Ambassador Argimon-Pistre
says given the difficulties facing today's world, the EU's "accomplishments are exceptional"
and she goes on to speak about the Union's role in furthering democracy, respect for
human rights, protecting freedom of belief and helping others in need. She also
points out that the EU is the world's largest donor of development aid to poor nations
and says "we all should be really proud to be Europeans today."