The New EU Super Power

Some people are saying that the European Union is soon to become the new super power. With the increasing value of the EU compared with the decreasing US dollar, and the power the EU holds over American business it could very well be on the way to becoming the new super power. The problems lie in the member nations of the EU whose growth is stagnant, possibly as a result of the aging population. Some believe that a solution would be immigration. The inclusion of Turkey could provide growth, but the large muslim community may impose a problem with some people in the christian majority of the EU.

The political power has a long way to go in being compared to the US. Having many languages within the European Union imposes problems that are not easily overcome. Communication is key to a stable community. Also, the lingering conflicts between some countries in the EU also leave room for instability. It will be interesting to see if unity can be sustained over a long period of time. There are definitely some issues within the Union that I believe will keep it from becoming the new super power. We will just have to wait and see.