It would be Prudent for Europe to become less reliant on the U.S. and move away from using the U.S. Dollar

as the mechanism used for trading and paying for commodities.
In addition to this re-establish new and stronger ties and co-operative relations with Russia (OIL and GAS) and China for TRADE.
Signing a new and long-term agreeable commerce and industry friendships and unifying the entire continental landmass with infrastructure prepare for future growth in the entire giant landmass of Eurasia, Middle East, Africa.
The entire landmass could thus become a very large infrastructure of rail, shipping, trade, commerce, industry.

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Heartlander · 80-89, M

It's not about relying on the dollar but more like taking advantage of it. I'm not saying this as a way to say the US dollar is superior, but more from the standpoint that the value of all currencies reflect the selfish interest of each country and just like when we feel wobbly and a bit dizzy, holding on to a friend can steady us for a bit. But it can also result with the both of us on the floor.

If there was an international solid currency that could be depended on as stable, it would be the Swiss franc. But while it may be the safest, it's like throwing water wings at a sinking ship.