Scotland - Indy II
#46
Re: Scotland - Indy II
I think evidence will suggest that there has, especially since the advent of the euro, been a multi speed europe.
In addition to those in and those out of the eurozone there have been economic divisions within the eurozone itself.
Those nations with healthy-ish economies have benefited from a euro held low by its use within poor countries. Other nations, especially Germany, have been able to exploit this and offload the problems to their less well off cousins in the south, Greece for example.
In addition to those in and those out of the eurozone there have been economic divisions within the eurozone itself.
Those nations with healthy-ish economies have benefited from a euro held low by its use within poor countries. Other nations, especially Germany, have been able to exploit this and offload the problems to their less well off cousins in the south, Greece for example.
#47
Re: Scotland - Indy II
I just hope the Scotch will naff off if they want and stop naffing moaning.
#48
Re: Scotland - Indy II
Germany has absolutely benefitted from the low Euro, and they can't even be accused of currency manipulation.
It will be interesting to see what a lower pound might do for England in the future.
It will be interesting to see what a lower pound might do for England in the future.
I think evidence will suggest that there has, especially since the advent of the euro, been a multi speed europe.
In addition to those in and those out of the eurozone there have been economic divisions within the eurozone itself.
Those nations with healthy-ish economies have benefited from a euro held low by its use within poor countries. Other nations, especially Germany, have been able to exploit this and offload the problems to their less well off cousins in the south, Greece for example.
In addition to those in and those out of the eurozone there have been economic divisions within the eurozone itself.
Those nations with healthy-ish economies have benefited from a euro held low by its use within poor countries. Other nations, especially Germany, have been able to exploit this and offload the problems to their less well off cousins in the south, Greece for example.
#52
Re: Scotland - Indy II
The UK will be screwed by the EU thanks to Nigel Farage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7le5GPJpbE
"you have never done a day of work in your life"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7le5GPJpbE
"you have never done a day of work in your life"
#53
Re: Scotland - Indy II
The UK will be screwed by the EU thanks to Nigel Farage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7le5GPJpbE
"you have never done a day of work in your life"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7le5GPJpbE
"you have never done a day of work in your life"
I appreciate that some small minded bureaucrats may wish to "punish" the UK for leaving and may wish to impose such terrible terms that they may believe that will prevent other states from deciding to leave too. I believe that such a stance would be a mistake.
It will be better for all involved if sensible terms can be agreed upon.
Pre 1992 the UK did large amounts of trade with European states. I fail to see why they cannot do so again.
#54
Re: Scotland - Indy II
I agree with you it will be better if sensible terms can be agreed but Farage has been insulting the MEPs since 1999 !He has got his cake and he is going to eat it!
#56
Re: Scotland - Indy II
The UNITED Kingdom contributed to the EU.
#57
Re: Scotland - Indy II
I appreciate that some small minded bureaucrats may wish to "punish" the UK for leaving and may wish to impose such terrible terms that they may believe that will prevent other states from deciding to leave too. I believe that such a stance would be a mistake.
It will be better for all involved if sensible terms can be agreed upon.
Pre 1992 the UK did large amounts of trade with European states. I fail to see why they cannot do so again.
It will be better for all involved if sensible terms can be agreed upon.
Pre 1992 the UK did large amounts of trade with European states. I fail to see why they cannot do so again.
From the viewpoint of the UK, I suspect that what production that's left in the UK is wearing a wide grin. I know that the company I worked for has it's production fully booked throughout 2017 and it's salesmen are pressing to squeeze more orders in while it's competitors on the continent have shut up shop. Remember, sterling has fallen 20% since the vote and WTO rules would add a further 10% to imports. That shiny new BMW is already costing more and another 10% might just make it too much like a bad deal to say nothing of the tourist industry. Imagine continental tourist managers getting really upset if no agreement is made on flights out of the UK to EU airports.
Merkel has already shown herself, by her open door to refugee policy, to be completely mad and devoid of common sense. Her latest rant that no progress will be possible until the divorce bill is settled is likewise a blunder too far.
Have alook at some comments on this link to gauge some french sentiment Le Royaume-Uni déclenche officiellement le Brexit
It's going to be an interesting year.
#58
Re: Scotland - Indy II
I can't see the UK "losing" too much. The big players in the EU have far more to lose if a deal can't be worked out.
Just look at how many trading countries are not in the EU.
I can't see too much changing that will affect the vast majority of the UK population, despite what the elites may say.
Just look at how many trading countries are not in the EU.
I can't see too much changing that will affect the vast majority of the UK population, despite what the elites may say.
#59
Re: Scotland - Indy II
I can't see the UK "losing" too much. The big players in the EU have far more to lose if a deal can't be worked out.
Just look at how many trading countries are not in the EU.
I can't see too much changing that will affect the vast majority of the UK population, despite what the elites may say.
Just look at how many trading countries are not in the EU.
I can't see too much changing that will affect the vast majority of the UK population, despite what the elites may say.
If the EU had remained as just a trading block like the EEC was, then it would never have reached this point.
No member state wants a United States of Europe which was where it was heading.
Last edited by Paul_Shepherd; Mar 31st 2017 at 11:06 am.
#60
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Re: Scotland - Indy II
For me the level of the debate is summed up by the headline I saw recently - "How will Brexit affect house prices ?".
You see Jingoism only goes so far !
You see Jingoism only goes so far !