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The Brexit debate in the UK focuses almost exclusively on the UK’s own position within the European Union and largely ignores the reaction and opinion of the other 27 member states. The UK’s negotiations will, however, involve each and every member state, as well as the EU institutions, and their past relationships with the UK will be critical for shaping any future international relations.
This book offers an in-depth analysis of the attitudes and opinions of the rest of Europe towards the UK’s decision to leave. Covering the period from David Cameron’s attempt to renegotiate the UK’s EU membership prior to the Referendum and closing with the triggering of Article 50, the book charts the individual member-states’ response to the UK’s referendum process and result.
Each essay draws on the research of country experts and together they provide essential context for understanding the likely negotiating position of the European nations towards the UK at this historic juncture and a fascinating insight into their likely future relations with the UK.
This book offers an in-depth analysis of the attitudes and opinions of the rest of Europe towards the UK’s decision to leave. Covering the period from David Cameron’s attempt to renegotiate the UK’s EU membership prior to the Referendum and closing with the triggering of Article 50, the book charts the individual member-states’ response to the UK’s referendum process and result.
Each essay draws on the research of country experts and together they provide essential context for understanding the likely negotiating position of the European nations towards the UK at this historic juncture and a fascinating insight into their likely future relations with the UK.
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Reviews
"A welcome addition to the growing literature on the UK's exit from the Union. It fills an important gap by mapping member-state attitudes towards Brexit and UK-EU27 negotiations and ends with a provocative question: what does a successful Brexit look like?"
Brigid Laffan, European University Institute
"An invaluable analysis of the forgotten dimension of Brexit - what do the rest of Europe think about it? Read it only if you really want to understand the negotiations and the possible outcomes better. Ignore it if you prefer cosy assumptions and think in one-dimensional terms."
Kevin Featherstone, Head of the European Institute, London School of Economics
"This is a well-written book that highlights important issues that have often been lacking from other commentary and analysis thus far. Oliver has managed to ensure remarkable consistency throughout ... this allows for easy comparison between the different countries and it is clear to see the different approaches and motivations of various member states ... it is also striking just how unified the
Chris Stafford, LSE Review of Books