Let them go!
Although since the assassination of the Labour Party-Member Jo Cox there has been a remain boost in the polls, until the final result of the Brexit-referendum the future of Britain is uncertain.
I know, some people are tired of reading about the Brexit. But as there are constantly so many articles and debates about it, even boosted now by the attack, I also think that this topic is one that people bothers or want to talk about.
So, let me show you another perspective of the Brexit campaign: If they want to leave, then let them! Why are we trying so hard to change their opinion and convince them to stay? Politicians always point out the disadvantages for the United Kingdom and the Union if they would leave the EU. However, for Europe the Brexit offers a great chance!
There is no space for discussion whether Britain is an important country for Europe, economically, culturally or concerning its security policy— it is! Thus UK plays undeniably a significant role in the European Union, but it lacks also undeniably the will of commonality and integration.
Indisputable, up to now many politicians opened their mouth to clearly point out that when the UK decides to leave the EU, they do not want anything to do with them anymore and contracts will be dissolved. But honestly it is not that easy! Indeed, if Brexit becomes true, politicians need to consider how to connect Britain as closely as possible to the EU with regard to the aspects in which Britain is actually interested, which would be the internal market and the security and defence policy.
Letting countries go who do not want to be a part of the European Union anymore does not make the EU weaker, but in fact stronger! The EU might shrink in its number of members, but therefore it gains strength in countries pulling together! Those remaining at least want to engage with each other and will work for their aims.
In the case of the UK remaining in the EU, Cameron has already something up in his sleeve: other heads of government already agreed with him on annulling some of the EU-rights for Britain. Good for Cameron, but bad for the EU. If every country has the opportunity to depart from the common goals here and there, then such a EU can’t be taken seriously.
As a consequence, the EU might be better off with countries who stand strongly against the EU’s contents or aims. Thus the EU may get smaller, but stronger, because every member country then is looking into one direction!
