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A European "special relationship": guiding principles, interests and options for the EU-27 in the Brexit talks
Eine europäische "Special Relationship": Leitlinien, Interessen und Spielräume der EU-27 in den Brexit-Verhandlungen
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Abstract "Brexit means Brexit", Prime Minister Theresa May promised the British, after a majority voted in June to leave the European Union. But at this point, before formal exit talks have even begun, the shape of future relations between the EU and the UK is still absolutely open. Economic interests on bot... view more
"Brexit means Brexit", Prime Minister Theresa May promised the British, after a majority voted in June to leave the European Union. But at this point, before formal exit talks have even begun, the shape of future relations between the EU and the UK is still absolutely open. Economic interests on both sides speak for integrating the country as fully as possible into the internal market - if London could agree to accept its conditions. But the thrust of British politics is driving towards a "hard Brexit". Theresa May categorically rejects partial integration models of the kind enjoyed by Norway and Switzerland. In the process of reshaping the relationship, Germany and the EU should therefore seek a specific solution for the British: a European "special relationship". This would allow the UK to remain a close partner, but outside the internal market and the EU institutions. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
EU; European integration; European Policy; Great Britain; political relations; economic relations; negotiation
Classification
European Politics
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 49/2016
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications