> People consider Norway or Switzerland durable because they lasted 800+ years so far. France has lasted longer than that so far, more or less since Clovis I w

> People consider Norway or Switzerland durable because they lasted 800+ years so far. France has lasted longer than that so far, more or less since Clovis I was crowned king of the Franks in 509. (it does not disprove your point, that's just for context). > the EU is a toddler The EU is not a nation or a state, and does not pretend or try to be one; it's a strange thing to include in your list.