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It should have stayed focused on freer trade and freedom of movement and joint defense. The Euro was another mistake until greater economic integration was achieved.

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Thanks for the comment.

Yes, the EU is an example of a good idea that has gotten pushed to such an extreme that it became a bad idea.

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Perhaps current events will culminate into the European union being on the wrong side of history?

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Thanks for the comment.

I think the EU is going to have to undergo a massive reform to survive. Between economic stagnation, declining fertility, extremely expensive energy, the security threat from Russia, and extremely controversial immigration, the current path is not sustainable.

I really hope that Europe comes out Ok, but I am not optimistic.

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