They don't say it so much now but 20 years ago it was referred by some as the United states of Europe. That is why I referred it as the United States of Whatever. Also the countries are also called States. The German State the French State and so on.
I think that's the aim I have no problem with Europe and the people but do have a problem with the EU and those that run it on money that is wasted on 'fineries' and extortionate salaries and perks
And the fact that unelected Civil servants make the 45% of are laws. Would love to able to buy a bent cumber but its illegal to sell them