The EU was originally formed as a trading zone, which was beneficial. But, the urge to merge and make the union political turned the free trade zone into the bureaucratic monster that is today's EU. That part has to be scaled back.
And, unfortunately, due to the behavior of Muslims, the Schengen agreement is going to have to be suspended or repealed. It sure was nice for tourists while it lasted, though.
I didn’t think of that aspect. That’s a shame. I don’t know what the future holds for Western Europe but they better change their attitudes and change them quickly. and I despise the head of the European Union.