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.
Initially, there was no response to his suggestion: Lammert then proposed taking the conversation to a European level, with the goal of creating a unified European identity. In an article published in Die Welt, he argued that for Europe to preserve its diverse national identities while establishing a collective one, it must develop a core set of values and principles that define its political identity.