A United Iberia

an idea (I know that is an After 1900 and possibly, something crazy):
Suppose that the European Union remains in its early stages or even it´s unsuccessful. Couldn´t Iberia make something similar to the Benelux, and with time move towards a federal state? I mean it would be more likely that the proper Benelux and Iberia could evolve to a "nation" faster without the EU (I, myself hope that is the destination of the EU, but take a long, long time)​
 
It could, but it's very difficult (and yes, European Union is remaining in its early stages or even it´s being unsuccessful, and the future doesn't seem brighter). José Saramago was advocating for this Iberia Union, and there are many (but not enough) in both countries (more in Spain than in Portugal, I think) who would welcome such a union.
 
It could, but it's very difficult (and yes, European Union is remaining in its early stages or even it´s being unsuccessful, and the future doesn't seem brighter). José Saramago was advocating for this Iberia Union, and there are many (but not enough) in both countries (more in Spain than in Portugal, I think) who would welcome such a union.
This is an interesting link (in Spanish)(please, do not take literally all the ideas but...)​
http://www.angelfire.com/pq/unica/europa_2005_rafael_castela_santos.htm
I put it because I also believe the union of Spain and Portugal (NOW)would be a suicide, but what the hell, I think it would be a really interesting suicide
 
This is an interesting link (in Spanish)(please, do not take literally all the ideas but...)​
http://www.angelfire.com/pq/unica/europa_2005_rafael_castela_santos.htm
I put it because I also believe the union of Spain and Portugal (NOW)would be a suicide, but what the hell, I think it would be a really interesting suicide

It was an interesting link at first, talking about the economical problems (similar to the downsides of bringing the East Europe countries to the EU) that such a union would bring, and the ancient and mutual distrust between both countries.
But then I made the mistake of keep on readind, and it just got crazy:

cuando ambas naciones nos demos cuenta de que tenemos una unidad de destino común en lo suprahistórico –que es la de ser misioneros y guerreros de la Iglesia Católica-

:eek:
 
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