English articles
United States of Europe: Political, Economic, and Social Opportunities
The idea of the “United States of Europe” (USE) envisions a federal Europe with a central government—similar to a European nation-state. This concept has been debated since the 20th century; for example, Winston Churchill called in 1946 for the creation of “a kind of United States of Europe” to secure peace and prosperity. Today, the question arises: What are the opportunities, advantages, and challenges associated with such a deep European integration? […]