Finally, the enlargement process itself is also manifestly a symbol of European social, civic, and cultural unity. The fact that it provoked debate and dispute does not detract from the conviction shared by old and new member states that they had an obligation to rebuild the Continent after 40 years of division.
最后，东扩进程本身就明明白白地显示了欧洲在社会、人文和文化领域的团结。由此引发的争论并不能动摇新老成员国共同的信仰，那就是它们有责任在长达40年的分裂后重新建设这块大陆。