Endtime Prophecy and the European Union

What strengthens PaulK's assertions about Daniel referring to Antiochus Epiphanes is the way the prophecies can be interpreted to show historical events prior to AE, extensive details of his reign in verses 27-40 of Chap 11, then it becomes inaccurate as it describes his fall and death. This strongly suggests Daniel was written toward the end of AE's reign, but before his actual death. The rest then becomes wishful thinking on the part of the author.