Is the European Union a failure or still evolving? I am very curious

It's a success story AND still evolving, sure there have been problems and issues on which it has fallen short but overall it has been an example of how different nations can thrive when working together.

https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/eu-in-brief_en#:~:text=The%20EU%20has%20delivered%20more,currency%20and%20enjoy%20its%20benefits.

But I'm interested on what makes you suggest it could be a failure

BlueVeins · 22-25

Eh, it's a mix. I think the biggest problem with it is the whole common currency thing except with limited economic integration. If the EU wants to flourish, it needs to facilitate the flow of resources into less developed countries internally, sort of like the US does with its states. And honestly, I don't think it's prepared to do that. Still, I'm interested in seeing PESCO play out.

quitwhendone · M

It's a work in progress but it would be much better with 70 million Brits.

SomeMichGuy · M

I think the UK might be a failure...if this is what gives Scotland the impetus to become independent, the Continental financial businesses flee the country they had moved to over the past decade or so, etc.

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TheConstantGardener · 56-60, M

There are many countries who want to become members so that demonstrates a certain level of success.

QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M

EU is fine. When was the last time you visited?

1954zebedee · 70-79, M

It's a confirmed failure. Where they went wrong was aiming for a United States of Europe with a single currency. Will never work. Had they stuck to the common market principle all would have been good. Unfortunately the German mentality won through and they're now trying to take over Europe for the third time in just over a hundred years. The UK leaving is just the beginning of the process of dismantling the current system. I think Italy may well be next.

helenS · 36-40, F

The EU is a very dynamic project; it's still evolving, it may never be "finished". It was never intended to be just a common market place, that's just a means to an end. The objective has been, from the very start, to gradually create a European Republic, as a peace project, not as a result of war. There's a load of compromising on the way, there are drawbacks which are driven by nationalism, but I think Europe's future is great.
Long live the Free Republic of Europe! ❤️🇪🇺❤️

JosephineTheFox · F

I can't possibly talk about the EU. I'm still grieving.

LilirWyddfa · F

Today is my last day in the Union. I did not vote to leave. Maybe I should have gone to live within its welcoming arms. But come what may, I live in the outermost reaches of Europe looking out across the Atlantic. Like most people I just hope I shall still be able to buy oranges for breakfast and make a salad for my packed lunch and something to cook for supper.

NoSugar · 22-25, F

its a success story like no other union of countries ever before

Cierzo · M

It is a failure. Too big, bureocratic and multicultural. The idea of a free trade zone was positive, though, but letting the UK in and implementing common policies were terrible ideas.

NoGamesTolerated · F

It is shaping up just as it was intended.. might be a little more tweaking...

LilirWyddfa · F

I was born in the European Union and have a European Union passport. Will that count on 1st January 2021?

Carazaa · F

If they aren't honoring Jesus they will not prosper but their enemies will enslave them!

NoGamesTolerated · F

But they will fail in the end! Bank on it.

assemblingaknob · 31-35, F

I'm curious too

FeetAreFantastic · 41-45, M

So far I think its a failure as a political union. But if it develops like Brussels wants and becomes subject to a single ruling authority it may well become a modern empire.