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submitted 1 year ago by boem@lemmy.world to c/europe@feddit.de

The dream held by the Brexiters seems to be well and truly dead.

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[-] derFensterputzer@feddit.de 12 points 1 year ago

You could have the world's second largest reserve currency, the Euro. But I'm sorry but from the outside looking in you're not much of a global power anymore. The only thing keeping you relevant are seemingly your armed forces. And on that front France gives you a run for your money.

I'd also bet money the EU would want you back, remember they weren't the ones pushing for a no deal brexit. However terms will be less favorable than last time.

Sorry for being harsh. As a Swiss I get the wish for being independent and having your own currency and freedoms. But let's face it... My gov. Also overestimates our importance and the leverage we have.

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