Europe has 44 countriesLinks to an external site., 27 of which are members of the European UnionLinks to an external site.. European Union members can work in each other's countries, but each of the 27 EU countries has their own independent foreign policy, so things can be slow to happen or chaotic, like BrexitLinks to an external site.. [The USA has 50 states, but only one foreign policy through the US President in Washington, D. C.]
Please read the articles below and then post a 250-300 word commentary of your views and thoughts and reflections on the Discussion Board – follow this with at least one additional post(s) of about 75-100 words that is a response to other students postings.
Please be sure to make an effort to discuss what you personally think and avoid any form of 'copy and paste' model. It is your own opinions, reflections and commentary that you should provide for the forum to be effective and interesting.
Please be sure that you:
- do not 'copy and paste' information in the posts
- feel free to discuss your own personal views and reflections on the topic
- try to minimize or avoid generalized comments - such as - "this is really a huge problem and the government should do something about it."
- feel free to include personal anecdotal information - things that you have personally experienced are great to include
- feel free to include information that you have learned in other classes and/or in your own personal reading - please give a reference/link if relevant
- are sensitive to others viewpoints - especially if you don't share their opinion on a particular issue
- upload your 250-300 word post on the discussion forum before you respond to others
- In other words, upload your main post before reading other students' posts. Thanks!
- make as many response posts as you wish
- Please write your first post in paragraphs or sections. For your second post, paragraphs are not required, but they are recommended.
Europe is having a hard time...
- https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/germanys-defense-minister-only-political-will-can-protect-europe/Links to an external site.
- China and EuropeLinks to an external site.
- With Health Care in 2023Links to an external site.
...or maybe they are Leading the Way!!
Europe to ban the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035Links to an external site..
- Is Europe leading the way in AI?Links to an external site.
- 'Europe Can (is?) Lead the WayLinks to an external site.' in being green
Changes and ongoing issues in Europe
- Germany is Europe's largest economyLinks to an external site. and geographic centerLinks to an external site..
- Germany elected a new government (after 16 years with the same elected leader)Links to an external site. in December 2021.
- That government is finished in 2025.
- Germany, Europe's Economic Engine, and Russia's Invasion of Ukraine.Links to an external site.
- Rebuild Ukraine with Russian moneyLinks to an external site.?
- Politics is always an issue, particularly in democracies. Here's a bit on Europe's Young VotersLinks to an external site. in 2024.
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