The UK-EU relationship in retrospect ‒ And prospect
The Brexit separation between the UK and continental Europe can, in a way, be seen as a continuation of the history of post-war relations across the Channel. While the six founding Member States of the European Communities were in favour of pooling their sovereignty to ensure mutual benefit, the UK...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Language: | Français |
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2021
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| Online Access: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Summary: | The Brexit separation between the UK and continental Europe can, in a way, be seen as a continuation of the history of post-war relations across the Channel. While the six founding Member States of the European Communities were in favour of pooling their sovereignty to ensure mutual benefit, the UK chose a different path, reflecting a long-standing preference for free trade rather than political cooperation. Reluctance to anything beyond the free market has been an essential feature of British participation in the European Union. |
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