 AP Photo A fragmented Europe composed of dozens of disconnected states, none with more than 7% of the population of China or India, would slowly lose its competitive advantages. Rather than fostering continental cooperation and development, countries would compete against each other – even more than they already do. A federalized Europe, with a population of 350-500 million people, is more likely to prosper – and thus maintain its citizens’ quality of life. TAGGED: European Central Bank, ECB, Mario Draghi, European Union, EU, Eurozone, EuropeRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| However difficult this may be to accept in Scotland, Flanders or Catalonia, it might be wiser to agree to sort out the economic crisis first and then deal with issues of separation, and/or of rearranging national boundaries,... more ›› |
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