Two events have taken place that cannot be seen as anything else than bad for the EU.

The Brexit and the US taking distance from Europe.

It is sad that it must be concluded that both events have been enhanced by the EU elite itself, by :

- denying the British people the right to retain their identity, culture and life style

- shamefully failing to fulfill the 2 % NATO obligations



But now the Europeans must take their fate in their own hands, according to Mrs Merkel

That is always good for any country or organization. Was it not that Europe has not a spotless trackrecord in doing that well.

Therefore I have some issues that I think require attention:

- The relation between the UK, the US and the EU has be improved, which is the interest of all.

The 2 % has to be paid asap. The UK has to get the control it wants over its borders.

- The traditional German-French axis in EU leadership has to be extended by 4 members from the smaller countries. A true EU team.

Together Germany and France comprise only 34 % of the EU population, a minority. So it will improve democracy in the EU.

With UK out an unstable relation has now developed. A team will lead to better decision making.

- North and South / East difference. There are great differences between EU countries in: econonomic development, political structure, culture. Some of these differences are hundreds of years old and were caused by history. In France, Italy, Spain the Catholic church, in the Balkans the Ottoman Empire. In the North the Protestants.

The consequences today are that on the Global Competitive Index only 9 EU members out of 27 members are ranked in the Top 20.

As a result the EU develops ever more in a money Transfer Union. This requires a frank discussion with all countries involved. This cannot made to happen by shady political deals or incomprehensable financials instruments, often prepared by unelected unofficials.

Also these old cultural differnces cannot simply be rubbed out.

- Integration of the EU has be focussed on fewer and better regulations. Based on respect for the sovereingty of the EU countries.

The "ever closer union" concept has be removed from the table. Instead of just issueing binding regulations the EU Commission must advise and enhance cooperation among countries.









