European Union
European Union pros cons list - Overview of the advantages and disadvantages
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No more border controls
Weak states must be "pulled along" by others
Peaceful coexistence. The states do not wage wars, but help each other in times of crisis
Illegal immigrants have it easier
EU-wide regulations on product quality assurance
greater criminality
Free movement of goods and services
Too many opponents, probably doomed to failure in the long term
Freedom of movement (free choice of workplace and place of residence)
Increase in crime due to internal market
...Mutual help in times of crisis
The EU simply sucks
Faster detection of criminals thanks to Europol
Advantages especially for weak eastern states
The EU is simply awesome
Crises
Harmonization (alignment of standards, e.g. consumer protection)
Trade at the expense of animals, people and the environment
...No import or export VAT within the EU
Loss of sovereignty
EU environmental policy (forerunners in climate protection, nature and species conservation...)
Costs for the contribution
Free, fast and easy travel within the EU
Domestic products and services are exposed to greater competition
Countries that are not yet members but are planning to join cannot avoid reform processes
Lack of transparency in EU decisions
...The euro as a currency
EU member states have little in common
Integration
Democratization and proximity to citizens violated
Roaming charges no longer apply :D
Long decision-making time even for simpler questions
The EU's environmental policy
Resentment of parliamentary democracy
...EU-wide exchange programs
some affairs surrounding the Bundeswehr
EU as a global player, so we can remain competitive with other world powers.
The implementation of the so-called Stability Pact
Respect for human rights as a basic requirement
Euro as currency
Peace
EU Parliament is not empowered to propose laws despite high legitimacy
...standardized taxes
Too many countries - more difficult to make decisions
Schengen Agreement
becomes too much
has played a prominent role in federal politics for 14 years
Agricultural lobby of large companies, destruction of small farms
Duty-free trip to the Auland
Rules are not enforced consistently and rule-breakers are not punished harshly enough
...free movement of capital -- European Central Bank
Too many countries that hinder or prevent the unity of Europe through their national, selfish interests
Duty-free purchase of products, supplier parts at favorable conditions for companies
Unanimity for decisions must be replaced by a majority principle
LGBTQ+ and justice are the EU's standards
The European Parliament needs much more political weight than it has today and budget rights
Standardized sockets
...We all benefit from the single market