Savé vu chi a envanté mersul?” / Andrei Pleșu taxează derapajele „naționalismului sănătos”, pomenit de Nicușor Dan / De la Ionesco, Vuia și Brâncuși până la Gogu Constantinescu

Andrei Pleșu critiques the recent use of "healthy nationalism" by Nicușor Dan, highlighting the absurdity of excessive national pride. He recounts a diplomatic dinner from the 1990s where Romanian elites boasted about national contributions to global culture, leading to an awkward atmosphere for the French guests. Pleșu illustrates how discussions turned into a competition of national achievements, leaving the French minister overwhelmed by the claims of Romanian inventions in various fields. This anecdote serves as a critique of the dangers of inflated national pride and the need for a more balanced perspective on cultural contributions.