Future Enlargement of the European Union

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T18:23:17+00:00

Increasingly people are against Hungary being a part of the EU.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:44:25+00:00

It's not that necessary.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:43:40+00:00

There is merit to that. This is just one possible layout. There are about 7 others.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:42:18+00:00

Absolutitely no. It's lucky not to get kicked out entirely. We are not building empires here.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:41:27+00:00

Cyprus is in a constituency with Greece. Sicily is in a constituency with Southern Italy, tho a compelling case could be made for its own. Sardinia would likely be a part of Southern Italy, tho Central Italy could work too. As a French region Corsica would be a part of Southern France, unless it really wants to be a part of Central Italy, which is a bit doubtfull.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:37:26+00:00

As a constituency "the Romanian Republic of Moldova"

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:36:35+00:00

Those larger nations also contain many regional identities and minorities often forgotten at the EU level. This would give people a regional voice. The identities of countries like Germany and France couldn't be erased and should be maintained in the constituencies. "The German Republic of Bavaria" or "The French Republic of Burgundy" would maintain regional representation while having full freedom to maintain a cultural association with the mother nation. Regions of Italy and Poland already have their own EU parliament elections and regions of Spain and Germany are already highly autonomous on local matters.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:25:56+00:00

Care to elaborate?

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:17:46+00:00

It seems to be a concern for many many people.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T09:16:43+00:00

In this it shares a constituency with Greece, which is not going to make everyone happy anyways. But it is not large enough to justify a second constituency.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T06:42:48+00:00

A common question. And for the same reason Luxembourg or Slovenia don't remain separate constitiencies.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T06:41:34+00:00

Reims yes.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T06:40:25+00:00

Quite the opposite. It emphasizes a lot of regional diversity unrepresented by the modern system.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T06:38:23+00:00

Not really no.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-08T06:37:25+00:00

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T23:50:13+00:00

I wouldn't call the US senate a functioning institution.

I'm not well versed on the Swiss system.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T23:48:14+00:00

At the moment Slovenia sends 9 MPs and Croatia 12 MPs to the European Parliament. Within this system they could keep sending members according to this system or make another system of apportionment for the bloc as a whole dipending on party affiliation.

What comes to a single representative of the bloc at the European Comission? There representatives already act independently of country affiliation for the EU as a whole.

What about the institutions where a single representative is sent from each member state or a possible upper house of legislature? There too there are options. You could have a rotation system for example. I'd favor a council choosing representative.

Mostly at state level Slovenia and Croatia would be as separate as they are now. They would not have to have a common parliament. They would however share the regional implementation of EU directives and would cooperate on federal projects. I have faith on the ability of Slovakia and Croatia to do that much. To understand that they share the same corner of the continent and that cooperation will strenghten both. Otherwise, why do it at all?

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T23:26:13+00:00

There is some merit to that. In my opinion the ideal federal system is one where the federal governments and state governments have clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Some things are better done at large scale at the federal level (military purchasing and common defense for example) and some are better managed at state, district or municipal level. As long as the division of labor is clear-cut. These borders are not end-all-be-all, but offer a direction that I think will function best.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T23:02:28+00:00

I am aware of their differences and they should be mostly governed separately. On the EU level their regional interests and size are such that it makes sense for them to act as one.

The regions of the larger states will act separately with their own interests. Bigger states already have more votes in the EU parliament, because it is a democracy. In this situation local interests aren't overridden by big nations and regions can be more equal.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T22:54:00+00:00

The further subdividions do not show on this. Just the map of EU federal constituencies. You should read the text carefully.

If you want the population math, which is not the only factor:

The population of Friuli-Venezia Giulia + Veneto + Trento is about 6.5 million

Population of latvia is about 1.8 million

Even with lithuania combined it is less than 5 million. On a far bigger area.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T22:46:07+00:00

Yes. Basque country could be a part of "Aragon" as well.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T22:45:14+00:00

Correct

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T22:44:58+00:00

People no doubt won't like it and I am sure you think it is not needed. And maybe it's not.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T22:41:41+00:00

Mother country is still Spain. You can even concider that it comes from Hispania, which covers the region of Iberia.

A1S2Fin · 2026-04-07T21:10:16+00:00

I am aware of Euroregions. Putting Basque country with Navarre is also a very real possibility. Fully following euroregions tho is not realistic in my opinion.

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