Should The EU Merge into One Superstate?

Almost the entire population of the world seems to have cell phones. Regardless of one’s economic status, one possesses a modern cell phone. Publishing anything on workspaces is possible “on the move.” Thanks to cell phones, anyone in the company can view it. It is an advantage to people who work in specific fields. Nowadays, workers can keep in touch with absent colleagues during the day. They are using cell phones while driving is something very illegal. Most drivers are guilty of this crime. It is recognized as being “as dangerous as drink driving.” They are making it one of the leading causes of road accidents. Multitasking is not everyone’s strong point. While a driver is staring at a cell phone, he or she is unable to focus on what’s ahead. There are numerous laws in almost every country that go against using a cell phone while being driving a vehicle. Some states go as far as fining drivers for holding a cellphone while the car is still running, even if the vehicle has stopped. Although all these factors are considered, chatting on the phone while driving is still a common issue. And one of the leading causes of many road-related injuries and deaths.

Many claim that using cell phones in cinemas, malls, parks, and other public spaces is highly inappropriate, as others claim it is okay. Something that is derived in very recent years is that people shout to the other person they are speaking to on the phone while being in a public space. There are no written regulations against this typical behavior. Though unwritten rules should be considered and followed.

Cell phones make emergencies so much easier to deal with, even those that are incredibly minor. Most people grab their mobile device and text their family or friend as if he or she is involved in a catastrophe. It’s possible to send messages to multiple people by hitting that send button once. Checking email letters is possible. Nevertheless, one can use gaming apps on a cell phone. It’s possible to stream one’s favorite music, animal videos, and photographs. All the user has to do is tap the screen once, and the action will be completed. The rising use of cell phones is rapidly increasing, meaning most people spend all day on their devices. Even couples holding hands in a romantic setting have their other.

The European Superstate is both a fictional and potential unification of all EU member countries into one sovereign state. This is merely a guessed scenario so far. At the moment, the European Union is not officially a superstate of any kind. Though some claim it shares numerous characteristics with modern-day federations. Referring to this idea as the “United States of Europe” implies a mirror image of the “United States of America,” implying states in Europe would govern in a similar way to the rules on the other side of the pond. Which means all European nations would merge into one country and be controlled by one capital city.

For starters, a European army will be established to defend the borders of the European Superstate. Forty-six percent of EU citizens are in favor of the EU army being formed. Doing so creates a new superpower. All the present-day armies of Europe would cease to exist, merging into a super-army - to go along with the superstate. With all armies of Europe unified, the number of men would be a similar amount to that of the United States. Meaning if there are any wars, the US and European armies would destroy any enemy states. For example, The US of Europe and the USA versus the Union of Pakistan and India. Europe and America would win the war due to the number of men available for the military defense of these states. Thus, Europe will become a dominant superpower. The very superpower it isn’t today.

One government means the same rules and regulations apply to all European States. With the exception that some states have different laws, just like the United States of America. At the moment, the EU is doing exactly that, just not in an official federation body. The EU enforces laws and regulations upon all of its member countries. Then, the states themselves have their rules. A federation superstate would be precisely the same thing. The superstate would, of course, have a single president and most probably have elected state governors. Sixty-nine percent of present EU citizens want an elected leader. Meaning most Europeans wish to have an American-style democratic political structure that applies to all regions in the Schengen area and Eurozone.

Of course, the Euro superstate will be one of the Earth’s significant superpowers. If the elected president has radical or right-wing ideas, this could lead to a global disaster. Taxes would go directly to the European Union, rather than the local governments. Though, there would still be a state tax - which will be less than the European Union state tax. Instead of the European Union focusing on its member states, it will focus more on the citizens of the EU. As Verhostadt puts it: “So citizens should pay less to their government and more to the EU. Nobody would have to pay more; people would pay it directly to the EU — that’s it. If people pay for Europe, they will have more interest in it, and the EU will be accountable to the people and not to the member states.” [Guy Verhofstadt. ‘Nobody Wants a European Super-state’].

Throughout history, there have been countless efforts to create one nation out of Europe. One of Adolf Hitler’s main goals was to merge the entire European continent into a Nazi-run superstate. Meaning, in the modern day, if the EU merged into one nation, it would be almost like a reminder to world war two victims who are still alive today. And it would be as if we are following exactly what Hitler wanted. The Romans also attempted to do the same thing - and over centuries, it fell apart. An EU superstate may also financially fall apart if not led properly - meaning the entire superstate would cease to exist.

It’s possible that Berlin would be the main denominator for being the capital city due to its high economic status, the highest in Europe. Some say it may be a reference to the Third Reich if the German capital was appointed capital of the EU. The money is most likely to be Brussels in Belgium due to the fact the present-day EU headquarters is based in that city. Belgium also has a high economic status meaning the economy of the European superstate will be a mirror image of present-day Belgium. With all these factors included. That being the new army and the financial aspects, this means that taxes would go directly to the EU - ensuring corruption will no longer happen. The army aspects being that all European militaries will merge into one super-army. This is something of a positive for the security of Europe. Though, Europe will be at an unfair advantage when it comes to conflict with smaller states. In terms of more budget and more soldiers. The EU should not become a super-state due to this factor.

Sources:

1. [Date Unknown. Guy Verhofstadt. ‘Nobody Wants a European Super-state’]