PANEUROPEN UNION and the United Kingdom
EUROPEAN SOCIETY COUDENHOVE-KALERGI
European Letter, author Alain Terrenoire, coordinador Heinz Wimpissinger
When the United Kingdom joined the European Union in 1973, the Paneuropean Union welcomed the move although its founder - Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi - had not foreseen this at the founding 50 years before due to the completely different geopolitical situation.
With its rich history and its
universal culture the UK herewith declared that it was - by its
ecoomic and financial power - committed to contribute constructively
to the peaceful cooperation of European states in a joint project. By
reciprocity, it would set an end to the mistrust and the rivalries
characterizing its relationship to the European continent.
In 41 years of membership in
this historical and revolutionary adventure, the UK strongly
contributed to the creation of a large open and regulated market,
which allowed the free movement of persons, goods and capital in the
European Union.
In contrast, the UK never
ceased to question or to limit common political solutions desired by
the partners and which resulted from the belonging to the European
Union and the ratified treaties.
By remaining on the outside of
the Euro- and the Schengen zone London voluntarily withdrew from
contributing with its monetary competence and competence.
At a moment in which the
European Union is confronted with big challenges and several threats
and conflicts in its close proximity, it more than ever needs support
and solidarity. It would be suicidal for the European Union to accept
its weakening in this crucial situation in which nationalistic
streams and racist xenophobia persist and to resign to solidarity
between the European people. Therefore the EU should try to meet the
realizable requests of the UK as a condition to remain in the
European Union.
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