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I believe a customs union and common market are not nothing. The article is a bit too optimistic in speaking already of a federation. The EU shows that a polit

I believe a customs union and common market are not nothing. The article is a bit too optimistic in speaking already of a federation. The EU shows that a political union is difficult, but simultaneously shows that a union of currencies, customs, borders, and regulations can be wonderfully effective. In this spirit, the EAC is going in the right direction.

SideburnsOfDoom 4y ago
Yes; the EU started out with nothing but a grand vision and a Coal and Steel trade agreement. Notwithstanding the usual political corruption, it is a step in the right direction. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Coal_and_Steel_Community https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Coal_and_Steel_Commun...