That EU Nobel Peace Prize

I’d forgotten, but ten years ago the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union which ‘for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.’

As I commented at the time:

Mel Brooks - ‘I Want Peace’ (from "The Producers", Embassy Pictures, 1968)

‘… I don't want war. All I want is peace. Peace.             

‘Peace!

A little piece of Poland
A little piece of France             
A little piece of Portugal
And Austria perchance

A little slice of Turkey
And all that that entails                 
Und then a piece of England Scotland
Ireland and Wales

A little nip of Norway
A little spot of Greece
A little hunk of Hungary
Oh what a lovely feast

A little bite of Belgium
And now for some dessert
Armenia Albania
And Russia wouldn't hurt !’