Europhiles in France support greater European integration for political and economic reasons. They believe that a united Europe with a larger population and economy than the US could become a more influential global partner. Major French political parties supporting europhilia and greater EU integration include the Democratic Movement, Greens, Federalist Party, Socialist Party, and UMP. Europhiles argue that strengthening Europe is important in the 21st century to ensure peace, economic development, and security, as well as preserving European identities and values in an increasingly globalized world.