Dr Grump
Platinum Member
I am just stating fact. Without integrating, the small and relatively wealthy European states would be prey to the existing and up and coming super states in terms of trade deals, regulations, standards, etc.
And therein lies the problem. The EU, or Common Market, as it was known back then was an economic deal. And most in Britain were happy with that. Now, it's turned into the bureaucrats in Brussels telling members of the EU when they can take a dump. And the rich countries, rightfully, resent it.