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The EU is wealthy but has limited power projection. Only France and the UK can realistically be considered great powers, and even then not on the scale of the U

by tdhoot 8y ago

The EU is wealthy but has limited power projection. Only France and the UK can realistically be considered great powers, and even then not on the scale of the US, China, or Russia.

kelchm 8y ago
France and the UK? What about Germany?
- Leherenn 8y ago
  In term of military power mostly I guess. It's the only EU nations with nuclear weapons, aircrafts carrier, nuclear submarines, ...
  - tdhoot 8y ago
    Correct. Germany is an economic powerhouse, but lacks military might and therefore power projection.