They removed the administrative (EU Single Market) and literal borders (Schengen) and created a single market for all European businesses that consists of >500 million potential customers and uses a single universally accepted currency. But apart from that, yes, they did nothing 🤔
https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/services_en
Sorry to disappoint you but let me show you some examples:
- can you register transportation company in one country and just service customers from other countries on price you find fair in terms if your country? No
- can you do the same as plumber, electrician, architect? No
- lawyer?
You need to apply for permit in particular country and use their minimal prices.
This is not free market
It is easier to export tomatoes than replace shower in the bathroom.
I never said it was a free market, I said it was a "single market".
I only responded to your statement that the EU "never tried to remove barriers", which they obviously have done
