Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What is the future of the European Union?
Position1 of 2›

The European Union will continue to exist

This position holds that the European Union will continue to exist in some form. It argues that the EU is a strong, durable institution, and maps the possible futures it might take — deeper integration as a membership body, a looser federation of states, or even a 'United States of Europe'.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. The European Union will become a United States of Europe
    The EU will integrate more and more until they form a 'United States of Europe', a counterpart to China and the US.
  2. The EU will become a loose federation of member states
    Instead of leaving the EU, member states will seek to loosen the rules.
  3. The EU will integrate further, but remain a membership organisation
    EU integration will increase, but not to the point of completely pooled sovereignty.