The European Union

[ShadesWolf]

I voted 'I only support an economic union in Europe '

I dont believe that a full union can ever work. Economically it makes sence, but only on flat playing field where all is equal.

[Geoffrey S]

I dont believe that a full union can ever work. Economically it makes sence, but only on flat playing field where all is equal.

But to keep the playing field equal, isn't a political union necessary? Such equality would have to be artificial. Or do you mean on the basis that everyone does what they can within their means, no advantages such as subsidies or rebates?

[ShadesWolf]

Or do you mean on the basis that everyone does what they can within their means, no advantages such as subsidies or rebates?

Correct.

I simply dont believe that a political union can work. Every country would need such a massive overall, that the cost would be unacceptable