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originally posted by: PhyllidaDavenport
So its official, we Brits have voted to take back our The way forward is unclear as no-one has ever left the EU before
originally posted by: romilo
If EU gets even more weaker now then it is also problematic to Brits, in a way they only jump out of the burning boat but we all end up in the same waters.
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originally posted by: paraphi
originally posted by: romilo
If EU gets even more weaker now then it is also problematic to Brits, in a way they only jump out of the burning boat but we all end up in the same waters.
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The long term issue for the EU is that they will become inward looking. The UK was actually a significant player and influence in Europe. Without the UK, there is a risk Europe will drift aimlessly to French fickleness and German indecision.
The challenge for the UK is to keep influence in Europe.
Parliament doesn't actually have to bring Britain out of the EU if the public votes for it.
originally posted by: Flanker86
As expected the next UK govt hasn't announced the invocation of article 50.
The Eurolimbo predicted for the UK is materializing before our eyes.
The EU and the UK will be stuck in an inconsistent limbo due to the inability of either parties to get any of their act together. UK oligarchs want to be part of the EU, but politicians can't ignore the referendum.
Meanwhile the EU at this point is neither able to discuss another agreement like Cameron wanted, nor is it able to admit it's real intention of having the UK as a member state.
The limbo will be long, painful and inconclusive.