Our entire year, we've looked at European nations fighting each other, working to undermine the other, etc. After World War 1 and then the worse World War II, Europeans had grown tired of war.

 

Granted, much of the second half of ht e20th century saw the creation of the Welfare state throughout Europe. This is very expensive. Depending on which country, it might help or hurt. Regardless...by the late 1970's and 80';s in BOTH the US and Great Britain, a conservative movement will begin. This "conservativism" is actually ECONOMIC LIBERALISM! Free trade, end unions, tariffs are expensive, taxes suck, welfare states are a drain on economies, etc. 

 

Back to the EU(european Union) You will have the creation of what many hoped would be a European Super State that would challenge american economic hegemony(dominance) to promote efficiency, to cut costs, and to promote European unity, the EU was born. The EU will END national borders. It will get rid of NATIONAL currencies. It will END tariffs between Euro states(zollverein!) Many of these states will become very attractive to foreigners .Europe still offered many of the welfare benefits that it did before, making it attractive! for businesses, these immigrants were VERY Attractive! Tou didnt have to pay them high wages, also, w fewer border restrictions, Europeans from poorer euro countries(italy, greece) could go to wealthier ones like germany or northern europe. This will take jobs from Nationals. The EU has certainly kept peace in europe. It HAS however, drawn much criticism from those on the political right who have seen NATIONAL borders disappear. Who have seen foreigners taking jobs. Many of these foreigners have come from places outside of Europe. In GB, the caribbean, Africa, Pakistan. In Germany, they have come from Turkey. They will work for lower wages. W tariffs gone, prices are reduced. Wages are reduced too! This is GOOD for companies BAD for workers. The far right will gain a voice, condemning EU for destroying national unity and welcoming foreigners in. All the while, embracing free trade.