"Threat" you say, EU will be a threat to the U.S.? I hope not, I can't see that happening. Really the slowly evolving EU reminds me more of the early days of the U.S. Whne each state printed their own money. I think of it more as independent nations (like our independent states) forming one "country." For the E.U., the nations are to large and independent to really be one "country" but neve will they ever be a "threat" to us. Competitors, yeah sure, we compete against each other for business etc. but not a "threat" to us militarily.
"Competitors, yeah sure, we compete against each other for business etc. but not a "threat" to us militarily."
Unfortunately, the language coming out of various French ministers is anything but friendly.
My opinion is also shared by certain people in the British Government who see the EU as imposing on their sovereignty and they question the future motives of the French & Germans. Lord Privy Seal Peter Hain took acute umbrage at a French finance ministers public comment that the purpose of the EU "is the economic and military displacement of the United States".
Even Colin Powell took umbrage at that unfriendly comment.
Considering the minister was not rebuked or censured for the comment then, in diplomatic terms, he has clearly stated the position of the French Government.
Which is unfriendly to the US.