Foreign Developments: The Third Way and Common Agricultural Policy and the Rebate isssue Flashcards
Why did Blair want to opt in to so many EU reforms?
So Britain could get rewards for doing this
What would Blair be closer to being in relation to Britain’s position in Europe?
Having Britain at the heart of Europe
Which policy was Blair interested in getting Britain under?
The Common Agricultural Policy
What did the Common Agricultural Policy do?
Gave money to farmers
What did all countries need to do in the EU towards the CAP?
Financially contribute to it
Why was the Third Way with the EU mainly for the British audience?
To show the public that their country would receive larger benefits for being in the EU
What did Tony Blair promise the EU if Britain was allowed in the CAP?
He would accept the remaining EU reforms
What was a disadvantage of being in the EU but not being part of the CAP?
It cost a lot of money to contribute to without a benefit for farmers
What was the idea of the “Third Way” with the EU that Labour proposed?
Britain would accept all EU policies and get rewards in return
What did many EU ministers think about Blair’s “Third Way” with Europe?
They opposed it
Which audience was the Third Way policy with the EU realistically targeted at?
The British audience
Name a benefit British farmers may have received if the Third Way with the EU was implemented
Common Agricultural Policy
What did most EU ministers think about Britain accepting EU reforms?
They were doing it to catch up
Why might Blair have tried to create the Third Way with the EU for the British audience in terms of preparation?
To prepare Britain for accepting the Euro
What did the French and German governments do against Blair’s aim of joining the CAP?
They worked together to make sure Britian would never be able to join the CAP
What did Blair announce when many new nations were accepted to the EU?
Britain would financially contribute to the new entries
What did Blair use to avoid paying EU rebates?
A veto
What did Blair say about Britain’s ability to veto policies if CAP reforms were made for Britain?
Blair would give up the ability to veto policies
What did Blair say to justify the veto over not paying rebates?
Most EU funding to Britain went back into the organisation
What percentage of EU funding to Britain was paid back into the EU?
66%
What percentage of total contributions did Britain pay towards CAP in 2004?
10%
What year did Blair agree to increased British contribution to the EU budget?
2005
How much did Britain contribute to the EU budget in 2006?
£7 billion
How many EU reforms were given to Britain from 1997 to 2007?
3000
What percentage of all EU reforms presented during Blair’s time as Prime Minister were accepted?
80%
