The European Union… To some, it appears as a reliable beacon in a turbulent world, a guarantor of peace and stability. Why the EU Might Collapse from WithinThe EU was born not from trade, but from values — dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, human rights. If common values become mere formality, the glue holding EU integration together disappears. If they start restoring border controls in Schengen, one of the most tangible symbols of the European Union’s future will disappear. But by 2035, another scenario is likely: the EU’s future is a union with less integration, greater country autonomy, and more blurred common goals.