Is the European Union going to become a United States of Europe?
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.
461213
Hmm,\n\nThis is a good question. For starters I'm going to assume that by Europe you mean the European Union, since some countries in Europe don't belong to it.\n\nThe European Union (EU) is an intergovernmental and supranational union of 25 democratic member states having territory on or sociopolitical connections with the European continent. (www.wikipedia.org)\n\nThe Union nowadays has a common single market, [2] consisting of a customs union, a single currency (the euro) managed by the European Central Bank (adopted by 12 of the 25 member states), a Common Agricultural Policy, a common trade policy, a Common Fisheries Policy, and a Common Foreign and Security Policy. (www.wikipedia.org)\n\nIn lamer terms, it is a group of European countries (mostly for the moment) that got together and decided to unify their economies in one single currency also unifying certain policies (like trade, immigration, etc..).\n\nIt is very interesting since the different countries continue being politically independent but have certain unified policies. As opposed to the States within the USA which depend of a Federal Government.\n\nI would say it is an "in between" or hybrid of Unified States under federal law and a Free Trade agreement, like Cafta or NAFTA.\n\nI hope this answers your question.
99957
each other countries in the EU have their own army.  THey could never form a EU army their are to many view points for it to work.  Look at Iraq Britian Poland Beligum and Spain supported the US. France and Germany opposed it and hurt the US.
261040
Oh yeah that would be a bad idea but ya know what though it is inevitable because the European Union is actually gonna replace the United Nations as an International body I am not even kidding.\n\nAmerica is wrongfully accused of building an Empire but Europe is gonna overtake America as a Global Power.\n\nI am indeed an American Patriot but I know what is happening.\n\nCheck some Bible Prophecies for more info.
28856
through out history europe has constantly been changing bounderies and borders. i dont think they will ever become a single nation because of too many different cultures and ethnicities. maybe though. but would it be a change for the better?
516790
No and i will explain why. When they join the EU the whole economies will collapse. EU is nothing but trouble
33634
i dont know that I see it as the next third world.  But I do see it slumping close to it.  We are as a nation losing power, wealth, reputation.  I have been abroad and I can tell you the picture that Europeans paint of us is not always nice.  Economically we are losing our footing.  Banking, cars, products in general.  People in america and abroad are buying European products, Jananese proiducts.  It doesnt do our economy any good and yet as far as I can tell they have done nothing to change this.  We are busy fixing the lives of others however we havent taken the time to take care of our own citizens lives.  And you have other countries offering us help becase we are unable to do so because of the mess we have created else where.  I truly believe we are losing our super power status and becoming just another country that exists on the planet.  Living abroad I dont like telling people i am from america because it starts up alot of contoversy.  Alot of arguments as to what it means to be an american and what we have become.  I agree with you when you wake up and smell the coffee. you arent smelling folgers any more.  Its just the reality we are forced to swallow as americans and it isnt easy for us I think.
342881
The population of the United States is hovering around 250-300 million people. \n\nAs for the population of the whole of Europe, I have no idea.
37752
I think through time, moving to the Euro is a possibility. It may be an ego blow to red blooded Americans, but not particularly damaging to the economy.\n\nWith regard to invade, I not sure that is a practical necessity, more likely they will attempt to destroy facilities perceived to be active in nuclear work, while applying external pressure through sanctions.
674852
The current EU economy is in crisis already. Personally, I think if they enlarge it, it's only asking for further strain on Europe, it's individuality, and it's economy...
701987
Europeans are not interested in that other wise it would have happened a long time back.I think the mood in Turkey is also changing now.{THEY DO NOT WANT TO JOIN EU}
570222
I don't think England would be wise to give up the monetary system they currently have. Joining the Euro system would be the same as using the American dollar. You would be assimilated, with no identity then. I am an American, and I don't like the fascism going on with the Republicans, and the current Bush Administration. Americans wont go along with it for to long without a revolt, and I see that happening really soon.
344712
I believe the AE pertains to Activites Europe.
476741
There should be an European Union Style community, not totally joining the two countries...
61577
As merely an American who is an interested observer, I think Turkey should be allowed to join the EU.  The leadership of the EU, however, like all cumbersome (dare I say Byzantine?) bureaucracies, seems to have a hard time making up its collective mind.  Europeans are also rightly concerned about the rise of fundamentalist Islamic political parties in Turkey.\nKemal Ataturk made the right decision when he turned Turkey into a secular state; personally, I hope it remains one.  Perhaps you are a Turk yourself, and can give us your perspective on the political and social situation in Turkey today.
895178
It would like to be thought that B would the answer but this is not true. It's to put on as a front as though Europe is united but in reality it's made for competition against the dollar. US currency cannot be challenged by any standalone European nation. However, together in a union the "Euro" has the closest exchange rate of any other foreign currency at 1.27026 to every dollar.
748114
yes as long as it is a good constitution that involves giving home rule to all states in the union including the suppressed states eg Catalonia and also including all of the former soviet union.\nit will require a dictatorial government in the Early years to hold the country together