European Union Forums

[Faw_Peter]

Are you supporting globalization or not? How are its consequences felt in your country?

[Benn]

globalization is an opportunity for trans-national companies to extend their business, whereas for ordinary people this means more production on the market and bigger choice

[Steven]

globalization is understood not only in economics, it relates to all areas, beginning with religion and ending with politics...

[Terry]

Globalization is everywhere and we can't do nothing about that. So I suggest to forget about its disadvantages and simply enjoy its advantages

[M.Helen]

spread of new diseases is also a consequence of globalization, I mean if people travel easier through different countries, the chance of disease spreading will increase.

[Faw_Peter]

People have enough products and not only products. People can share their cultures and thereby "update" it and make them more interesting.

[Benn]

you consider that's positive? I don't know. Each country has something specific in its culture, but the globalization removes this specific feature.

[M.Helen]

if we are fully globalized, we will become like the American nation. Why? Because American nation actually doesn't exist, it's a mix of the world population

[Faw_Peter]

If taking into consideration that people began to emmigrate to America in the 16th century, this means that for us, the Europeans, it will take about 3-4 centuries to become a mixed population.

[Terry]

If taking into consideration that people began to emmigrate to America in the 16th century, this means that for us, the Europeans, it will take about 3-4 centuries to become a mixed population.

I think by the end of this century Europe will be a nation-mixed territory, maybe even worse than the USA. It took four century for America, but remember, it happened during the period when no communication mean was so popular to use.

[Faw_Peter]

Maybe there's a good point that all the people will have common traditions, customs, culture etc. This will make the people be more friendly towards each other.

[Benn]

I agree with you. Personally I don't like the traditions of my country. I would like us to have some others

[Hakan G]

There will no point to run tourism agency, ‘cause everybody will knows each other’s traditions...

[Steven]

There will no point to run tourism agency, ‘cause everybody will knows each other’s traditions...

no, it doesn't affect tourism agencies' existence, since you can't "be everywhere" and arrange trips by yourself. Therefore, anyway, a travel agent is required.

[Hakan G]

I agree with you but its sales volumes will slow down.

[Steven]

In 2009 will take place the Conference of the World History Association of Texas will focus on historical and interdisciplinary approaches for understanding the connections, causes and consequences of globalization. This conference will be a serious step for propelling the globalization process.