This text examines the essence of European integration in the context of Jan Patočka's reflections on the "end of Europe." The author warns that merely organizational, economic, and military unification may create a false identity if it abandons genuine European values. Europe is defined neither by geography nor as a power empire, but as a unique cultural tradition born from a millennia-long dialogue between Greek philosophy and Judeo-Christian thought, with significant contributions from Arabic scholarship. At the heart of European identity lies the institution of dialogue—an openness to a truth that no one possesses but which can be collectively sought. The author emphasizes that political integration must serve to preserve this plurality and the living conversation between traditions. True Europe has a future only as a community of dialogue where the pursuit of truth, justice, and law prevails over mere bureaucratic ritualism. If integration devolves into a cultural "melting pot" or mental unification, the name "Europe" will become a hollow brand, devoid of its original meaning.