1.   The political unification of several Central European states into a German empire dominated by Prussia.

2.   - Historically, political unification has always preceded monetary unification.

3.   Repeating a common criticism by the Bundesbank, Issing also said Europe made a mistake by pushing ahead with the single currency while efforts at political unification lagged.

4.   What disturbs European Union officials in Mostar is that, because political unification has not been accomplished, the facilities are essentially segregated.

5.   Tietmeyer takes a skeptical view of the chances of the single currency being realized and often says that more political unification is necessary before the goal can be reached.

6.   German chancellor Helmut Kohl has made the political unification of the EU his first priority for his fourth term in office.