“Germany should start demanding territory in exchange for cash”
Based upon a thousand years of history they will surely consider themselves fortunate if their neighbors don’t also demand German territory in addition to their wealth.
Territory, as it always has, will be apportioned by force of will and dint of arms. The Germans have had the will and technological capability throughout history and will again when it comes to the day. The Belgians and others? Not so much.
I remain a European skeptic. Not because I don’t believe in monetary union. I don’t believe the people of Europe even yet understand or have the will to fight for liberty.
You can always take one with you.