> Germany's problem is the EU's problem. Let me try again: Germany has bad internet because Germany is German, not because the EU forces Germany to be German.

> Germany's problem is the EU's problem. Let me try again: Germany has bad internet because Germany is German, not because the EU forces Germany to be German. I agree with the other sentiment you express: that Germany's bad German ideas cause problems for the entire EU due to Germany's size and influence. France's bad French ideas are of the same dumb variety and they also cause problems for the entire EU due to France's size and influence. All member states have their favourite dumb ideas. That's not much of a problem if they balance out with each other. It's a big problem when they don't. And of course the EU would be better with less German and French influence. The EU would also be better if the UK could Brenter to counter the Big State and Big Planning ideas of not just Germany and France but also Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, etc. The "Frugal Four" certainly can't do it alone.