In this episode of Live Players, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja dive deep into the European Union. They examine the bloc's historical foundation centered on peace and economic prosperity, contrasting its ambitious goals with its current realities. They discuss EU's challenges, including a fragmented digital market, inconsistencies in labor and defense policies, and bureaucratic hurdles. They also explore Brexit's impact, the interplay between the EU and NATO, and the implications of energy policies, immigration, and the possibility of a European superstate. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:28) The Origins and Goals of the EU

(01:56) Economic Challenges and Market Scale

(04:57) Digital and Labor Market Fragmentation

(08:18) The Vision of a European Super State

(12:54) European Defense and Foreign Policy

(18:24) Scientific and Industrial Policy in the EU

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(26:21) Brexit: Expectations vs. Reality

(30:22) Economic and Political Tensions in Europe

(33:05) The Future of the EU: Scenarios and Predictions

(35:26) Challenges of EU Expansion and Decision Making

(36:54) Energy Policies and Geopolitical Implications

(42:48) The Future of European Integration

(44:55) The Role of Higher Education in Europe

(51:41) Multiculturalism and Immigration in Europe

(58:46) Thoughts on European Integration

(59:49) Wrap