Out on the Edge Instead of Here in the Middle:The Four Reasons Why Britain Can’t Resolve Its Relations with the EU
Out on the Edge Instead of Here in the Middle:The Four Reasons Why Britain Can’t Resolve Its Relations with the EU

Summary/Abstract: Europe’s economic crisis has further damaged Britain’s already difficult relationship with the U. While most Member States seek a deepening of Europe’s political and financial ties, ondon is trying to recover its scope for independent action, ordering a review of the EU’s ompetencies and mooting a membership referendum in 2017. The reasons are rooted in ritain’s historical experience of international relations, which persists in the thinking of the ain K-wide parties. In their understanding, Britain’s political trajectory and its geopolitical position re a boon, and not things to be modified through integration with neighbours. More than ever, ondon views the EU as an obstacle rather than a tool. Awareness of the UK’s specific ttitude owards regionalism may offer room for compromise.

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