I hope EU stays a trade-bloc and everyone else considers de-escalating. I also don't trust the EU with too much power. the solution (imho) has to be peaceful - not forcing parties to spend more on defense and grandstanding.

Now that the UK is not throwing spanners into the works every time the subject comes up, we can expect a Federal Europe to appear much quicker.

UK has always been a voice of reason throughout the years which gave a good balance to the Franco-German domination. The spanners seem to have many times been a blessing in disguise. (I'm pro European).

You make it appear as if that would be a good thing. I disagree.

Which thing are you saying is good, the Uk stopping a federal europe or the creation of the same?

Ahhh, yes, very fair. I disagree with the notion that a federal Europe would be a good thing.

Human language, still a challenge after all these years.

As a UK citizen, I agree with you (a Federal Europe would be a bad thing).

As a resident of Germany, I disagree with you (a Federal Europe would be a good thing).

Perspective matters.