• @ScornForSega@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I can’t imagine the EU is going to accept a return without some concessions.

    I’d be curious to see what those numbers look like if you throw in abolishing the pound and integration of the UK into Schengen.

    • @visor841@lemmy.world
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      1811 months ago

      I mean that’s barely even concessions, that’s pretty much just standard EU membership. Which I agree, the UK will have to take.

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        11 months ago

        What kind of concessions would the EU be likely to levy? It feels weird to put a member state at an economic disadvantage simply because their politicians are dumb shits.

  • @Hazdaz@lemmy.world
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    811 months ago

    They have had TWO votes to see if they should leave the EU and in the second vote, even more people voted for Brexit than the first time around.

    If I were in the EU, I’d tell them to fuck off.

    • danielbln
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      2311 months ago

      Together we’re all stronger, so as a EU citizen I’d welcome them back. However, say goodbye to the GBP, it’s Euro for all of you, and no more special rules, it’ll be a regular old member state.

      • chramies
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        411 months ago

        well as the Pound collapsed after Brexit it shouldn’t make much difference.

      • @Hazdaz@lemmy.world
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        111 months ago

        But would they ever agree to getting rid of the Pound and just “just” another member state??? I think not. They think they’re too good for that.

        • danielbln
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          111 months ago

          Well yeah, but that shouldn’t concern us. Eat the pride or die trying.

  • @LastSprinkles@lemmy.worldOP
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    111 months ago

    If they were to apply to rejoin, as well as joining the Schengen and the euro, I’d want them to have a minimum 60% in favour in a referendum (not just in the polls). Something like a membership of the EU, a political project, requires strong public support.