There seems to be quite a donnybrook developing in Europe over the necessity of a United States of Europe. Many of the same leaders who chastise America for not being more proactive militarily fear American hegemony and support a united Europe to counterbalance the American Empire. It all seems rather circular. From this side of the pond, I'd rather see the US bring home the troops and mothball a good percentage of the navy, than give European leaders the excuse to overwhelm local governance.
I truly doubt that a centralized Europe would be a good place to be a political minority. On the upside, open borders within Europe would probably produce a more dynamic economy but you don't need a centralized government to acheive that.
Which way will the political system go if they stay on the path? Will they go the third way of crony capitalism (fascism) or will they slowly socialize their industries and eventually end up with another Lenin? Will they put up with the French tradition of tax avoidance?
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