[jonkoops]

The EU actually has a great track record, it has been a massive unifying force. I think people tend to forget how shit things were even 30 years ago. I really hate this constant shitting on the EU for no concrete reasons.

It is crippled because nation states want to retain control, it is one of the main reasons. People act like 'EU politicians' should solve everything overnight, but the reality is that it is out of their purview in many cases. Only federalization would resolve this issue.

[geremiiah]

30 years ago life was more prosperous in western and southern Europe. I don't know about eastern Europe.

[atmosx]

> I think people tend to forget how shit things were even 30 years ago.

About thirty years ago a European family could survive on a single salary and get by decently. Now they can't. So, I'm not sure what are you talking about.

> It is crippled because nation states want to retain control, it is one of the main reasons.

IMO it's crippled by the amount of poor decisions making and complete inability to handle even small-scale crisis somewhat successfully.

> Only federalization would resolve this issue.

On this, I agree. But given the decision making the last 15-20 years, that option is dead on arrival.