8 years, 9 months ago
Brexit: A wake up call for the EU, but will it listen?
By blaming “populism” for Brexit, the EU shows it is in denial about the undemocratic path it has taken. Those in Brussels are blaming “populism” for the British rejection of the EU – a complete denial of the undemocratic path the EU has chosen over the years. Even though fewer than 6 percent of UK businesses trade with the EU, all have to implement the EU’s red tape and regulation. Democratic deficit An organisation that started narrowly focused on the coal and steel industry in the 1950s has now morphed into a supranational organisation touching almost every aspect of life in every EU member country. A meeting of the original six founding members has been called, thus marginalising the other 21 newer EU member states.




4 years, 11 months ago
Brexit and me: ‘The EU has been incredibly successful… but populism is rising’

4 years, 11 months ago
Brexit and me: ‘The EU has been incredibly successful… but populism is rising’




















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