Re:Brexit Deal Fails in Parliament
by dragonwriter on Tuesday January 15, 2019 @06:08PM
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> That's certainly a possibility too, but do you think it's one that EU leaders are willing to bet the future of their superstate on?
The alternative is betting it on the idea that giving a departing UK additional special favors won't accelerate centrifugal movements elsewhere in the union. An easy exit is the last thing the EU wants to demonstrate.
> It might not be hunky-dory immediately after leaving, but there's plenty to suggest that the UK will do just fine in the medium to long term.
The immediate term is what has the greatest impact in terms of a rush for the exits, though.
The alternative is betting it on the idea that giving a departing UK additional special favors won't accelerate centrifugal movements elsewhere in the union. An easy exit is the last thing the EU wants to demonstrate.
> It might not be hunky-dory immediately after leaving, but there's plenty to suggest that the UK will do just fine in the medium to long term.
The immediate term is what has the greatest impact in terms of a rush for the exits, though.