“Federalism is not a system of government but a method of integration.”
What this quote means
For Léo Tindemans, federalism is less a rigid structure than a dynamic of integration. This vision emphasizes the process, the way peoples and states learn to cooperate and share sovereignty. It is an invitation to view institutions as living tools, capable of evolving to meet the needs of their members.
How to apply it daily
In a collective project, favor the method of integration: promote dialogue and gradual adaptation rather than imposing a rigid framework.
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