Originally posted here by gold eagle
It certainly is an interesting debate. With so many members it is going to make voting on issues a real circus.
Speaking from this side of the pond, it doesn't have to become a circus.

It depends on which way the EU goes. I think they are utterly wrong to press ahead with a federal Europe at this time, as that will only increase the influence of France & Germany to the detriment of every other country in the EU.