That is why, long ago, European countries saw the sense in pooling their weight and reach through the European Union. Imperfect as the EU is, it still represents the best response to globalization yet seen among any extended group of countries.
这解释了为什么很久以前，欧洲国家愿意携起手来建立欧盟。尽管欧盟还很不完善，但依然代表了国家团体迎接全球化挑战时的最佳对策。政府携手合作好于各自为战——各自为战好于相互对抗。