Is the European Union really that good?

Question

even though people see the european union like a benefic thing, history shows that it isn't like this. For instance when portugal entered the european comunity France took away from portugal the famous "porto" wine. practicly that was the main element that made portugal famous and buit a strog economy. Some people say that the european union hides some interests and finnaly will be transformed in communisum. Can enyone give me detailed examples of the history of some states once entered the european union? please :-)

Answer 1

I don't see what France has to do with taken away Porto wine ? Porto wine still exists.

One of the great benefits is the EURO currency for a small country like Belgium it makes a big difference not to change every time your money.

That the EU would become communist is certainly not true, I would say the opposite with more and more rules for making a free market trading (less protection of local economy) and less protection for the labourers.

For most countries the economic went better since there was less protection of the market by other countries. A lot of laws are EU based so that some minimum legal security is in every country assured.
Administration on the borders when travelling in the EU zone is much simplified (no more need of visa, simple ID-cart of your country is enough).

Problem is that EU decisions is made by consensus (every country must agree) which makes that a lot of laws are not efficient.

Answer 2

I recently spent the year the in Madrid, and visited London, Portugal, Italy, Paris, and Amsterdam. In talking with many Spaniards, they are thrilled with the EU. It has really pulled their country's standard of living up quite a bit. The English are probably the least thrilled with the EU, because their economy is so strong....Rumania and Bulgaria just entered the EU at the beginning of this year, and had to improve their justice system in order to become members...so yes I think it's a good system. For more specific information I'd advise looking up the EU on www.bbc.co.uk they can tell you more details.

Answer 3

Communism?! Definately not! In the EU, every country is free to do whatever it wants, as long as it conforms to the relatively few requirements of being in the Union.

As far as I know, each country in the EU is still capitalist and democratic, so no, not communism. Communism is an economic and political system in which there is no upper or middle class, just the workers who work hand in hand for the greater good of mankind. It's a beautiful theory, but can't work in the real world because, in order for it to work, the entire world needs to be Communist. And a plan like that usually leads to facism.

But now that I've digressed far enough, I'm gonna conclude by saying that the European Union is good in that it keeps true to its namesake--it unifies. It gives a sense of community (but not communism!), while also providing a strong bond between countries that tends to keep peace and have them work hand-in-hand.

It would also be a pain in the *** to exchange currency all the time while country-hopping!

Answer 4

For a continent that had been ravaged by wars over centuries, In think that you can travel from Finland to Portugal without having to show your passport once is quite good. Oh, and while you're in Portugal, get some port, it's not gone to France at all.

Answer 5

if Portugal's only means of economy was Porto they should not even be in the European union.

Answer 6

I suspect it's actually a conspiracy to erect an enormous European empire, not like Napoleon or Hitler, but more like the Romans - for the benefit not of one nation but for the 'haves' in every nation.
It's certainly been a disaster for the UK as a whole, but there are powerful vested interests, who if it's ever questioned whether the EU is any good, will nod their heads so hard you can hear their pockets jingle!

Answer 7

I hear all the time that it is no better than what we are being dealt here in the US, and eventually "they" are looking to just be the United. Everything will be united and owned by something like 4 or 5 people.

Answer 8

so far so good