What say you to the EU?

[Griff]

Stability could be a problem, depends on how they handle elections/appointments for parlimentarians. If they all had direct elections for a set term it could be pretty stable. If, however, they somehow link the seat to whatever party controls the government back home it could actually lead to even more instability, at both levels. Italy seems less and less inclined to participate and the way they run through governments, that might be wise.

Steve, I tried your solution and besides not holding it was quite flammable. I think you've got it, they need to figure out how to reduce border hassles and simplify the currency without creating too many bureacrats. Sycamore makes an important point as well, the British are not very excited about losing the pound, but if they don't they will be at a great disadvantage. Some groups in Britain seem more comfortable cozing up to America than Europe but folks like the Scots and Welsh might be inclined to lean toward the EU hoping for more local autonomy as a way to reduce the importance of GB. Its all quite a mish-mash of confusing interests. A lot of fun to speculate about... from a safe distance.

If they were able to unite, would they all return their UN seats to sit as one or should PA get a seat as well?