Probably the best book I've ever read. Though also probably the most depressing time I could have possibly finished it.

'Europe's weakness, its diversity, is also its greatest strength. Europe as a peace process was a resounding success. Europe as an economic union is also well on its way. But the European project will surely fail unless a common cultural, political, and, above all, democratic space is soon created alongside the rest. For let us not forget: Europe has only one chance to succeed.'

'During the election campaigns, no one talks about normal issues any more, only about vague things like the 'universal question' and 'nation'. That keeps you from being accountable for anything. That way it's always the other guy.' - Bosnian journalist, talking about the pre-war general election.