There was no noticeable reaction to his suggestion at first: Lammert then proposed to move the discussion to a European level, to establish a European core identity. In an article in Die Welt, he wrote: "If Europe wishes to preserve the multiplicity of nation identities, and yet establish a collective identity, it must develop a political core ideal, a set of foundational values and convictions.
There was no initial reaction to his proposal: Lammert then suggested elevating the discussion to a European level, with the aim of creating a shared European identity. In an article in Die Welt, he posited that for Europe to maintain its diverse national identities while establishing a collective one, it must develop a core set of fundamental values and principles.