The United States of Europe is a proposed scenario where members of the European Union would transition into a single sovereign country. Each EU country would acquire a status similar to U.S. states.
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@9JMVDJ210mos10MO
no it should become a looser confederation where decisions are made by a majority vote by member states
@9NYTYQ8 6mos6MO
Yes, potentially. But it needs to be thoroughly thought out. And provided nation states/regions maintain devolved parliaments and much of their autonomy and have the ability to secede if they wish to.
@9QNHSYHConservative5mos5MO
I think it is quite likely to so devolve, but I don't really care, so long as the UK stays well out of it!
@9Q3LHQK5mos5MO
Yes, but instead of each country receiving the same status as a state would, they should be treated as an individual country
@9G5MCLJ1yr1Y
Depends on the current financial, political and social climate. Not just that, creating rules and communicating would require a lot of effort.
@938W7PZCount Binface2yrs2Y
If that’s what the people want
@92HC6RB3yrs3Y
No, but there should be much more integration
@8ZKC7QD3yrs3Y
Perhaps, and would potentially support UK integration
No, each country has its own unique heritage and culture that should be respected.
@8VFGZKK3yrs3Y
No, the current system of independent, sovereign states, but with a continent-wide single economic union should be maintained.
@8VF98P83yrs3Y
Currently cultural, political and linguistic divides are too great for Europe to become a sovereign state, but in the future it will be necessary for Europe remain internationally relevant and economically influential.
@9PZJDWL5mos5MO
European cooperation is important to maintain peace, but countries should be able to maintain individuality to preserve cultures and national identities.
@9PLP8635mos5MO
The EU should evolve into a world union in which every country has the opportunity to contribute equally and in which every country has peaceful relationship
No, I'm in favour of greater integration but not to the extent cultural differences, practices and beliefs are flattened.
@9LMW7N47mos7MO
This is an issue for the people living in those countries, it's for them to decide. I felt that the UK was wrong to leave the EU but would be hesitant about the prospect of the UK becoming part of a hypothetical United States of Europe
@9LDRMDW8mos8MO
Only is a referendum decides it and if it is done with a more democratic election system than the USA.
@9KZM56S8mos8MO
No, one currency one president etc is undemocratic. The USA has at least the right balance with devolved parliaments.
@9K2SRVP9mos9MO
No. European cultures are too different, and it's hard enough getting Brits to agree - the smaller the government, the better
@9H53DZZ1yr1Y
No, but a better system than single-country veto of any mandates needs to be explored - the majority should 'win', rather than the entire bloc being held to ransom by a single renegade state
@9H4Q9PM1yr1Y
Yes, but only after democratic enhancement of the EU member states, with overwhelming majorities of each member state in favour.
No, as America's states are now divided by opposing politics but cannot devolve, leaving a gridlocked and chaotic national government.
@9FTDPMW1yr1Y
Although this is an idealistic goal in terms of foreign policy and aid, it would not be sensible to look into this now.
@9FMNQNN1yr1Y
Yes, but over time and only with proper political will.
@9D7RG2W1yr1Y
No to any Americanisation.
@9D5NJL61yr1Y
Yes and Britain should re-join the EU as a full member.
@8P8PHKZ4yrs4Y
Maybe one day, but not yet
@9NKD8WJ6mos6MO
yes, only if every constituent was valued equally dismissant of their old countries input to the new united states
@9NDTWFKIndependent6mos6MO
Yes but devolved states so that we can make decisions for our own state and honour our own decisions
@9MYK3TX6mos6MO
I'm indifferent to some form of EU federalism, but the self determination of each member state is a priority
@9MYFJDHLiberal Democrat 6mos6MO
I support the idea of a federalisation of Europe in order to avoid falling out of relevance next to the other major powers of the world
@9MY3HGG6mos6MO
No because I wouldn't trust any group of people to be able to govern such a large portion of the world without any prejudice
@9MTTNJD6mos6MO
No, the United States's system is inherently flawed, with a mismanaged balance of powers between federal and state governments.
@9LXK8SH7mos7MO
no, but it would be easier to come back from holidays and we will not have to go through all the checks in the airports.
No burp rejoin the union and strive for a closer union essentially USE in all but name and all that is possible without complications.
@9DMBP7Y1yr1Y
What would be the point when the WEF want and IMF want a inevitable world currency CBDC?
@9D7GRBK1yr1Y
It is a matter for the member nations, of which the UK is not currently one
Not until the EU becomes democratically elected beaurocrats
@8ZJKCP63yrs3Y
No, but there should be more integration
@8SQV6Z84yrs4Y
Yes, but only very gradually and only including EU-15
@9NK2K8B6mos6MO
Not yet cus they need to upgrade themselves and change they stuff like the veto and just do some updates and then they can
Only if the process is gradual, and the course of change can be altered at any point so that sovereignty of nations is never compromised. European unity is very important in today's world and will benefit the world as a whole.
@9D9DL471yr1Y
Yes, but with high levels of autonomy. Basic social values such as housing and transportation will be non-negotiable, but other, minor services can be independently decided. This is so the core values of each state are in line with one another
No, but Europe should strive to work together
@9N86YSY6mos6MO
Maybe, if the Member States and their populations want it to evolve that way. It is a long way from this now.
@9N4XQDG6mos6MO
Yes, provided nation states/regions maintain devolved parliaments and much of their autonomy and have the ability to secede if they wish to.
@9FCNGNT1yr1Y
No that could threaten the economy
@9BLKH4C2yrs2Y
No, disband the EU completely
Depends what benefits would come from it
@95G3W3D2yrs2Y
No opinion, a matter for member countries of the EU.
@95DJ85G2yrs2Y
we shouldn't act as if we are separate countries. Humanity is more important than borders.
@959JMJV2yrs2Y
The EU can do what it wants BUT this should not effect EU countries involvement in NATO and each eu country should have a certain amount of autonomy
@947YCVD2yrs2Y
The EU should be a conglomeration of nation states
@945KC6M2yrs2Y
Yes, and the UK should be a member state
@9432ZLP2yrs2Y
only if each state has equal rights and authority
@93ZVBQD2yrs2Y
If this would prove to be beneficial long term, yes
@93VGXT32yrs2Y
No however strengthening ties and creating single markets and currencies across Europe will only help the balance of power across the world as long as EU members are only liberal democracies
@93SWS3M2yrs2Y
If that gradually becomes the democratic wish of the citizens of the EU
@93RD3FN2yrs2Y
No, the European Union should only stay as an economic union between sovereign states in Europe
@8TKTF7F3yrs3Y
Happy with the current EU system
@8TG49FS3yrs3Y
The EU is a Dictatorship and Should be Abolished.
Nope, one currency, one head of state and one parliament is unaccountable, undemocratic and would lead to many monetary and employment problems.
@8SXWBTF4yrs4Y
I seriously meant no government but yeah sure if we can't have that
@8SW4HYM4yrs4Y
if all EU countries people vote to do so.
@8SSWZ3D4yrs4Y
no but more co-operation between the EU countries
@8SRBMHG4yrs4Y
Yes, but without Britain
@8SR8NJL4yrs4Y
100% not, i am agaist the EU as it is, leave and never return
@8SN48DC4yrs4Y
It's nothing to do with the UK anymore
@8SMX2HR4yrs4Y
I think the EU will fall before this point, but I argue that there need to be a joint European Security bored to defend from Terrorism and NATO, as we cannot trust the USA.
No, we are not yet integrated enough however in future this may be viable
@8SM6RFX4yrs4Y
They wish but it would never happened
@8SM4WMM4yrs4Y
Yes it is the only way for otherwise increasingly economic and millitarily insignificant European States to retain and project power
@8SLLC2Y4yrs4Y
No, but the common currency should go hand in hand with common fiscal policy
@8SLGP5V4yrs4Y
@8SKLXRQLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
No because it would be a copy of the USA and pan European federalism is not good for individual cultures and is subject to globalism also it would be basically like a democratic form of the soviet Union too
@8SKLDCQ4yrs4Y
Neutral, that would be a choice for EU countries of which we are no longer a part of
No, having one head of state, one parliament and one currency will lead to corruption, bankruptcy, no accountability and austerity.
@8SFLRZF4yrs4Y
Eventually - But this will probably take most of the 21st Century
@8SCDMBL4yrs4Y
No, not yet. More time for natural integration of culture needs to happen first.
Potentially but the logistics are currently not possible
@8S9H3RSConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but it each nation should still be run from a their current government.
@8S5KF674yrs4Y
Perhaps. But only when a clear majority of the citizens of the member nations want it to.
@8S2GKKC4yrs4Y
There are too many angles to consider for this to be a straight yes-or-no answer.
@8RR8D3P4yrs4Y
No, however if disagreements start between multiple European countries and other issues, then the EU should be able to mediate or take action.
@8RPFQDW4yrs4Y
I think that that is a decision for member states. I think the EU is to beurocratic to be effecient with regards to this.
@8RJKVHY4yrs4Y
If the populations of Europe want it.
That is for the citizens of the Eu to decide
@8R56832Plaid Cymru4yrs4Y
Yes, if it is the democratic will of each member state
@8R299B74yrs4Y
No, it should devole into what it was before the Maastricht treaty
@8QS5GWP4yrs4Y
I do not understand enough to comment on this
No, because it shouldn’t just be taking all forms of trade deals from the United States. It doesn’t promote innovation even though it could be a big economical gain for some countries.
No, but I accept that due to global politics, the United States of Europe is entirely possible to at some point in the future forge.
@8QF5XWQ4yrs4Y
It would depend on how it would work.
@8Q8JRSR4yrs4Y
No, but there should be intense cooperation with our European neighbours and partners.
@8Q86Y3V4yrs4Y
No, but reform is needed, to strengthen the system as well as remove corruption & distribute more power to member nations!
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