I certainly feel closer to the people in at least 'core'-Europe, than to any others in the world. Although we all speak different languages, the thinking and the values are pretty alike and both of us will experience the day where english will become the official language in the EU.
I think it is our major advantage that we are so different, this ensures devolopment and progress. Although, I have to confess, if Europe needs the influence of countries like Romania, Bulgaria or even Turkey I'm not really sure of ...