What really surprised me about Brexit as an outsider to UK/Euro politics, is that the UK would willingly give up their heavy influence in continental politics.
It seemed like the UK was effectively wielding influence from within the EU to spike plans it considered unfavorable, such as the formation of a continental army, or significantly closer integration between Germany and France.
Beyond the economic ramifications of the decision, does getting out from under EU regulations make up for this loss in influence? Will it effectively lock the UK out of future Eurofighter/Aster type multinational defense projects?
It seemed like the UK was effectively wielding influence from within the EU to spike plans it considered unfavorable, such as the formation of a continental army, or significantly closer integration between Germany and France.
Beyond the economic ramifications of the decision, does getting out from under EU regulations make up for this loss in influence? Will it effectively lock the UK out of future Eurofighter/Aster type multinational defense projects?
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