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The incentive for the EU is that, if leaving the Union turns out to be painless and consequence-free, other EU member states might decide to do it themselves, w
by smacktoward 7y ago
The incentive for the EU is that, if leaving the Union turns out to be painless and consequence-free, other EU member states might decide to do it themselves, which could unravel the entire project. Whereas if it turns out to be a protracted, painful process that cripples the leaving state's economy, that example will serve to dissuade others from trying it.
- jvzr 7y agoI think what gp is trying to say, is that the EU does not have to make it painful for UK: it already is, de facto. Sure, it's better if the process is painful, to make probable exiters think again, but in this case it's not EU's doing: it's 100% self-inflicted. I do hope for the British' sake that they get a deal soon.