What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of The EU?

Through increased political integration, economic policy, democratic structures and the execution of treaties the EU has achieved the majority of its aims. Treaties have successfully brought cooperation between member states and countries that would normally have a hard time doing so. With strong economic and monetary policies in place it has allowed many developing countries to thrive and build an economy with a much higher standard of living on becoming a member. Democratic structures have brought diversity and equality within countries where it was once largely absent. Once entry into the EU is gained by a country there are many advantages, effects such as development of a countries political solidarity and being able to move freely in

There is a lot of hesitancy when it comes to joining the EU as once you’re a member it becomes very hard to leave and sometimes joining can cause negative backlash from non-members. Furthermore the wealthier countries in the EU have to share their wealth among poorer countries, which is a drawback for countries with the ability to become world leaders. Down to Inefficient policies. a large amount of wastage comes from the EU, huge amounts of spending goes into Common agricultural policy which has distorted agricultural markets and lead to the boost in prices for consumers and urging over-supply, this problem has not yet been eliminated. Moreover the countries that are a part of the Schengen Agreement, who have free movement and have eliminated border controls now put themselves at higher risk, especially with today’s rush of radical religious and political groups. With the elimination of such things like border controls comes the elimination of thousands of jobs within the EU. Moreover the trade and labor markets are restricted heavily inside the EU with many red tape regulations and some countries would benefit more, from leaving or not