“it would bind countries into a truly unified system of government like what exists in the United States.”

Yeah, we don’t want that. A European military doesn’t require a European federation.

Yeah so, fun fact, they got their way.

That’s how you handle a bully. You stand up for yourself and take the hit if it comes to that.

By giving in to this you only open the door to more bullying.

Europe has great universities. Come study here.