The EU referendum and the UK

       At a point when it becomes hard for coming to a polictical consensus despite the sheer efforts

put in by the European leaders, there remains little room to go ahead with the existing EU structure. The

lacking flexibility on the part of UK has given rise to the possibility for a two-speed Europe. At a time when

the world is faced with a number of crises, the world looks forward for a treaty that abides by a common

political consensus. Solidarity and unity are the two factors that can make a group strong and drive all the

member nations forward.


                    "Low-definition" would be an attribute that would diminish the importance of Britain in the EU

that would be carved, putting UK out of the ambit. Also, it would have a say that would be of secondary

consideration. Though, there is time for the deal to get finalized, Mr. Cameron's proposals during his two-

day, European tour lst week, indicate the widening gap between the EU and Britain. The two most influential

countries in Europe are ready for a deal with Mr. Cameron, that would leave Britain as a kind of semi-

detached member. Cameron's concessions invited  hostility from Paris.


                     Mr. Macron's view represents a younger European generation. It envisages the "European

dream" and their solidarity to stand against any forces that aims at weakening the Union. His appeal for a

broader EU of 28 countries, including Britain to become simpler, clearer and more efficient, is a wake-up

call for EU. The existing EU that would take into its ambit the other countries of Europe would pave the

 path for a sustainable development. Such a large structure would give scope for a single market in energy

and technology, in addition to the other benefits. The  common currency would have a wider coverage.

Subsequently, the concerted effort would Involve a single budget, common debt and convergence of tax

policies, which would enhance cost-efficiency. As such, the idea of a greater economic integration should be the pre-requis Refraining from Britain's inclination to unacceptable

concessions, Mr. Sculz , during his interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung called for a de

facto separate status for Britain


                     Moreover, Britain's deviations, in the past, reinforced with Cameron's call for exemption from

ever-closer nation, has revealed the possibility for its departure.The members of the EU would not like to

lose Britain. At the same time, conditions posed by Britain, which would be against the spirit of solidarity

and economic integration, would not be entertained.

                      However, the confidence of the EC presdent Jean-Claude Juncker, that the British voters

would not like to leave the EU, is an optimism and a sigh of welcome relief. During his visit to London,

Norbert Roettgen expressed the possibility for "legal creativity" to meet some of UK's demands.