| Author (Person) | Besch, Sophia, Bond, Ian, Gostyńska-Jakubowska, Agata, Lowe, Sam, Mortera-Martinez, Camino |
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| Publisher | Centre for European Reform (CER) |
| Series Title | CER Insight |
| Publication Date | 13/03/2019 |
| Content Type | Research Paper |
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Conclusions: Brexit may in theory have liberated the EU to do more in areas like defence policy where the UK traditionally obstructed progress; but it has also forced some member-states that would hitherto have hidden behind the UK to be more vocal about their own concerns and more assertive in pushing their own priorities. The Netherlands in particular is striving to fill the void created by Brexit and lead the coalition of economically liberal, pro-austerity member-states. Brexit, however, did not lead to a wave of copy-cat anti-EU movements across Europe. On the contrary, it has been a salutary warning to others. That may be its only benefit. |
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https://cer.eu/insights/europe-without-uk-liberated-or-diminished
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Subject Tags | Challenges facing the European Union [EU] |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
