In that he relies heavily on the European Union, which should become the prototype of a global open society as he sees it. Europe seems to be better predisposed to that than the U.S. Firstly, the European Union itself is the result of a gradual build-up, which has been open by its nature. Secondly, Soros regards the greater willingness of Europeans to cooperate internationally as well as within the society as an advantage.
Euroopal paistavad selleks olevat paremad eeldused kui Ameerikal. Kõigepealt on Euroopa Liit ise järkjärgulise, oma iseloomu poolest avatud ülesehitusprotsessi tulem.