The problem for EU is they haven't forged a nation like what US or India has done in spite of their cultural diversity. They're still essential squabbling littl

The problem for EU is they haven't forged a nation like what US or India has done in spite of their cultural diversity. They're still essential squabbling little countries. How horrifically the south European countries were treated during the financial crisis instead of the EU pulling together just demonstrates how bad the situation is. Unless it federalizes, it will have little or no political impact.