> They are also holding the UK to a different standard than other non-EU countries, and there is no justification for that. If Amex offers $500 credit to any n

> They are also holding the UK to a different standard than other non-EU countries, and there is no justification for that. If Amex offers $500 credit to any new card holder, and if I happen to have the card, cancel it, and immediately re-apply, chances are that Amex won't give me $500. In fact, if Amex did, it would be financially irresponsible to its shareholders. You may not like it, but EU does not really need a justification to treat UK differently from Australia. The leaders of France and Germany are elected to represent the interest of French/German people, and if they believe that discouraging more countries from walking out is in the best interest of EU and their own people (now you might disagree, but they can surely believe that themselves), then they are morally obliged to act tough to UK.