will europe ever be a super power?
441867
It's heading that way.  Since BeNeLux was formed (back in 1959 I think) it's been expanding ever since.\n\nBeNeLux was the joining of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxumbourg and since then it has expanded to become the European Union of today which has 25 countries - pretty much all of Western Europe and much of Eastern Europe.  Several countries that aren't members are wanting to join but are currently barred for various reasons - Turkey for example won't be allowed to join until it cleans up its human rights act.\n\nOver the years there has been a conformity by the separate countries in many areas including trade, immigration, law, currency and so on.  There's already a European Parliament, European Courts and so on. In time I'm sure that more and more individual sovereignty will be relinquished to a central control so that effectively Europe will become the Unisted States of Europe - we're already half way there as it is but I think thre's some way yet before was see a US of E.\n\nOn the basis that it will happen, then the USE will become the worlds biggest superpower having a population, assets, military power etc far in excess of the USA.
782231
Within this decade, not likely. Yet, within a generation, based on immigration patterns allowed by European nations, and the prolific breeding patterns of Muslims (especially when compared to Europeans), then yes. It will be interesting to watch the 'social democracies' of Europe deal with it, as they are bred and voted out of existence. As all of their hard work and investments go into the wealth redistribution programs they now champion, and then are filtered away by the very political state they created, it will be laughable. They denounce the US, and its current actions, but they are a scant few years away.
1187022
Yes.  The euro has inexplicably grown stronger with the last addition of nations even though all of the economic indicators have fallen.  France has record unemployment, the rest of western europe isn't too far behind and the attraction for businesses to put new plants in eastern europe where wages and cost of living are dramatically lower will not improve the situation.\n\nBritain still uses its own currency because they don't have faith in the fake economy established by the EU.
437052
The European Union isn't one man's vision.  The simple answer to your question is: no, not anytime soon.  There is far too much variation in language and culture.  Much of the UK (which would have to be a key player) is reluctant to even share currency.  There is nothing approaching a full political union in the works.
150072
No, because the European economy is basically socialist in structure. Take a look at the countries there. Most are in double-digit unemployment. Inflation is spiraling out of control.\n\nHere is an example of what is happening: The government of Germany raises taxes to raise revenue. Helmut, the owner of a bicycle shop, lays off Gerhard to be able to afford to pay those taxes. Gerhard goes on the government roles and gets a decent welfare check because Germany offers cradle to grave care. Now the government has to pay out more money to pay for Gerhard and raises taxes again to do it. Now, Helmut (the owner of the bicycle shop - remember) has to lay off Dieter to pay for those new taxes. Dieter goes on the government roles and gets a decent welfare check ... and so on, and so on, and so on ...\n\nThe greatness America achieved at such a rapid pace can only be achieved through democracy and capitalism.
1084677
It's a good question.  I think the US has the most advanced and powerful military in the world, so it is possible that it will remain the superpower for a long time unless enough countries band together to take it on politically, economically, or even physically.  I think the general feeling in the world is that the US is getting too big for its britches, but nobody is doing anything about it except the terrorists.
131568
No.  India lacks the natural resources to make it a super power.\n\nThe USA has plenty of natural resources as it developed into a super power.  India lacks this benefit.  It societal structure will limit its abilities also.  The caste system will limit the intellectuals from working closely together.
1134425
There are not any. Europe is a group of nations which have grouped together to form a union, hence the term E.U. Industries are nationalised within each country or member state, and belong to that memebr state, not to the E.U directly. For this to happen the E.U would have to become a super state with a president/leader. Fortunately (I am a nationalist) this ideology was stopped when France and other member states voted against the European Constitution a couple of years ago.
120997
America was a super power during the 1st and 2nd world wars but now they are many countries who are coming up with defensive and attacking schemes for their own country. during the world wars the super powers were UK,America and Russia
1063538
Yes.  It is difficult to orchestrate but in time things will be better integrated and the economies will benefit.  Having one currency in most EU countries is already a huge success.  A united Europe is a good answer to the US's power.
965977
No, but then again Europe has had Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Franco and all of the royals. I think we're still far ahead of the game.
521446
It'll be a major economic power, but not like a power that'll rule the world.  Those days are over.\n\nIf anything, China will be the next superpower.
537776
I strongly doubt there will ever be a United States of Europe. First, consider the language barrier, different government styles (parliamentary, monarchy etc), different international associations and military traditions. Secondly, the recent enlargement is likely to have a domino effect of making agreement among member states increasingly difficult, leading to indecision and political stagnation. Last but not least, the continuing debate about allowing Turkey to join the EU will undoubtedly be the demise of this intergovernmental institution.
847222
100% chance of them taking over the USA,  right after I fly out of a frozen over hell on my pig with monkeys flying out my butt.\nBesides already being super powers why would they want to\nYour a little behind on world events\nChina, EU, and India are already super powers
371103
No.  No country will ever rise the expectations of their citizens.  The only thing that can be done is to minimize the evils of the powerful.
415311
over a hundred year period, America will cease to be the global force that it is today, the chances of Australia taking its place are slim. \n\nThe contenders at the moment seem to be a United Europe, China and India.
639908
Agree it'll be China - the population pressures, increasing demand for other goods, a developing financial market structure, booming industry all point to economic expansion. Sheer size indicates its importance as a market and the hegemony it will project.\n\nAustralia just doesn't have the market mover potential, nor the military, nor the power projection.\n\nAnother possibility is the EU, once they cope with the unemployment, immigration and inflationary pressures.\n\nIt is entirely possible there will be no superpower for a while.