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We're definitely going off-topic here but I just have to ask: I heard that there is a strong anti-EU sentiment in many member states precisely because people fe
by Sandman 16y ago
We're definitely going off-topic here but I just have to ask:
I heard that there is a strong anti-EU sentiment in many member states precisely because people feel the same way you do about EU. But obviously, EU worked out quite well for the majority of citizens of those countries.
Why am I saying that? Well, it seems to me that if the majority was genuinely dissatisfied with their country being a part of the union, they'd petition for a referendum, the government would be obliged to hold the referendum if enough people petitioned for it (certainly if the majority wanted it), then once the referendum is held, the people would vote against staying in the union and presto - they're no longer a member.
So why didn't something like this happen in any of the member countries? There are countries trying desperately to get into the union, but I don't know of any country that desparately wants to get out.
- Typhon 15y agoNot yet at least. The dissatisfaction is growing, but it's not yet the opinion of the majority. Unless there are drastic changes, it will be. The last treaty (TCE and its ersatz), was rejected by all the referendums. None of the countries who ratified them used referendum. But it's a bit naïve to say that petitioning the government for a referendum would oblige the government to hold it. But obviously, EU worked out quite well for the majority of citizens of those countries. As a matter of fact, it's still working out well for the newcomers. But for founding members, especially France, my country, it hasn't been the case for the past twenty years.