Indeed, the creators of the euro envisioned it as an instrument to promote political union.
Germany is in favor of integration precisely because we don't want dominance.
There's no conflict between the social-welfare state and open markets.
We made a decision that monetary policy will be made by an independent European Central Bank.
Next, we will create a modern immigration law.
It makes more sense to find out where the middle- and long-term common ground lies.