The idea behind the eu is to create an economic unit capable of competing with the US and China. With the social structures, cultures and 32 hour work weeks plus the 6 weeks annual vacations there is no way they can make products and services that can compete in the open market. Without the government subsidy they will fall on their collective asses. Eastern Europe will by far surpass Western in terms of productivity per person and is far more likely to be able to compete internationally on price and quality. Socialism is root cause of evil.
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