The idea of transforming the European Union into a single federal state – the United States of Europe – divides public opinion like few other issues. For some, it’s the vision of a strong, united continent capable of competing with the US and China; for others, it’s a threat to national sovereignty. In the background lies the question of whether a shared army and constitution would strengthen Europe or turn it into a bureaucratic empire under the dominance of Brussels and Berlin. Supporters of federalization see it as salvation from chaos, while opponents view it as a step toward a new form of elite domination. Will Europe become a single state, or will it preserve its mosaic of national identities?
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Germany covers surveys on domestic and foreign policy, relations with Poland, and Berlin’s role in the European Union. This category reflects public views on the country’s economy, security and influence in Europe.
