Wilders praises European civilization as democracy's cradle

Geert Wilders, President of the European Council, made a statement praising European civilization as "the greatest achievement in human history." He described it as the fruit of centuries of struggle and sacrifice by European ancestors. Wilders specifically highlighted that Europe is where "the ideals of democracy and human rights were imagined, defended and realized." The comments come amid ongoing debates about European identity and values within the EU.