Brexit Quote by Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
“The only way Brexit might have worked without an economic collapse is the Norway model of close integration with the structure of the European customs union and single market without being part of the formal E.U. institutions.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion: Brexit Economic Analysis, 2020
The Norway model—deep economic integration without EU political membership—could have avoided collapse after Brexit.
In simple terms: Norway‑style integration might have saved the economy.
Key Takeaway
Consider alternative integration frameworks.
Themes
Brexit
economics
EU integration
Mood
critical
strategic
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- trade negotiations
- financial stability
- political strategy
Key Concepts
customs union
single market
sovereignty
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of partial integration?
- How could the UK negotiate a Norway‑type deal?
A Different Perspective
Implementing such a model faces complex legal and political hurdles.
