Ah, yes, the old Trojan Horse technique. I'd certainly feel better about the EU with New Europe leading it instead of the same old entente cordiale of France and Germany.
I hope that the EU is a positive force for Europe. It may yet be. I do admit that I am a fan of the Euro, at least of the ease of travel it affords. I do miss the historical aspect of the old currencies. I am afraid that the EU, in its goal of creating a European Superstate, will attempt to homogenize all of the continent into a gray and dull bloc without regard to centuries of individual histories and experiences.
But I believe that nationalism will always trump internationalism, and don't think that the EU can overcome the centrifugal forces of its member states. We shall see. The EU, in my estimation, will remain a Economic Community and will never make the leap to a political union, at least not under its present model. But I am an outsider. I'm curious as to your take on the EU as a Pole and which role you think it should have in Polish, and indeed Continental, affairs.
I think that EU may do many good things for Europe, only if socialist axis will not take over whole power. That is great tool for stability in Europe. Of course everything has bad and good sides, it depends of the position of particular countries.