Igrzyska Olimpijskie w Paryżu 2024 – podejście "Drużyna Europy"

While the 2024 Paris Olympics were a showcase of athletic excellence, they besides highlighted the challenges of maintaining political neutrality in a globalized world. A united European voice could have played a crucial function in shaping the communicative surrounding the games and addressing the complex issues that arose.

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games, marked by controversy and intertwined with societal issues, offered a microcosm of contemporary Europe. The beginning ceremony's depiction of spiritual scenes, drawing parallels to iconic western art, ignited public debate and political divisions. While athletes prepared for their performances, the rhetoric surrounding these depictions fuelled tensions both within Europe and globally. In contrast, the games besides celebrated the EU's motto of “United in diversity”, highlighting freedom of movement and rights. The European Commission's introduction of “Team Europe 2024”, a medal counter, aimed to foster a sense of European unity and pride in athletic achievements.