UK - Britain and Europe, a troublesome relationship Flashcards
speech from Churchill
1946 at University of Zurich, Switzerland
situation of Europe
speech from Churchill
countries of Europe weren´t united yet
-> World War 2
General ideas about european union
speech from Churchill
- would bring happiness & peace, prosperity/wealth to everyone
because of all the different cultures & achievements
Britains role in it
speech from Churchill
none
speech from Robin Cook
2001 at Social Market Foundation, London
academic think tank
Situation of Europe
speech from Robin Cook
EU founded ~ 10 years ago
-> countries closer
close to introducing €
General ideas about european union
speech from Robin Cook
- GB is European
- history, geography, politics, society, economics & values are similar/same
- one can be European & British
-> stability & cooperation
Britain´s role in it
speech from Robin Cook
- can only benefit from EU
- “leading partner in strong Europe”
- no threat to national identity
- already has right to not take €
speech from David Cameron
2013 in Central London
worldwide TV audience
Situation of Europe
speech from Robin Cook
Britain is part of the EU
General ideas about the european union
speech from Robin Cook
EU is a good thing
- democracy, freedom, stability
- better deal for Britain
- practical, pragmatic relationship (“island mentality”)
Britain´s role in it
speech from Robin Cook
big role
- sensibility of Britain “island mentality”, independent, forthright, passionate in defence
- committed & active part
Issues in post Brexit Britain
- soaring inflation, even stronger than in Europe
- health system is at its limits (investment, lack of qualified staff)
- problems at airports & trainstations (strikes, boarder control)
- school seem to be underfunded
- British people feel left behind (as, taxes, inflation)
- ailing economy, decline in investment
