Europeans Desire More Power

Sounds like Europeans are quite unhappy with their status in the world. According to a survey done by Bloomberg news,

some 70% said Europe should strive to become a superpower.

Many Europeans have their own reasons for disliking the US, and they'll often use reasons rightly or wrongly such as anti-war (unless of course, if Europe is attacked), Kyoto, differing social policies, socialism vs. capitalism to justify their hatred. However, let's not forget what may actually be the most important (and usually unstated) reason - the desire to be a superpower, as this poll suggests.

Also according to this poll, 59% of Europeans regard US leadership as undesirable. Now, I know things change, but if memory serves me, the last 4 European leaders presiding over a superpower empire of some sort were Stalin, Churchill, Hitler, and Napoleon. If this track record is any indication (one out of four ain't bad), I'd be quite happy for Europe to stay right where they are. I'd bet the rest of the world would agree.