The European Front

Bush and the EU

I wonder how the individual nations of the European Union feel about the U.S. perception of Europe as a semi-unified whole? While greater cooperation between the European nations is a wonderful thing considering their violent past, my concern is whether nationalistic differences will rear its ugly head. I sincerely doubt that the nations of the European Union will soon consider their states as lesser or beholden to the Union. President Bush's efforts to soften his stance on Europe and to extend his support to nations that have not previously supported current U.S. actions does speak well for any multi-national effort in Iraq. It may appear as if President Bush is placating the European allies but at least he is acknowledging the need to remain allied with Europe.