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“An EU without Britain, without 1 of Europe's strongest powers, a country which in many ways invented the single market, and which brings real heft to Europe's influence on the world stage which plays by the rules and which is a force for liberal economic reform would be a very different kind of…” quote by David Cameron
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“An EU without Britain, without 1 of Europe's strongest powers, a country which in many ways invented the single market, and which brings real heft to Europe's influence on the world stage which plays by the rules and which is a force for liberal economic reform would be a very different kind of European Union.”

David Cameron

About This Quote

Source Speech: European Union Forum, 2016

The EU would be fundamentally altered without Britain’s economic and political influence, changing its global role.

In simple terms: Britain’s exit would reshape the EU’s power and direction.

Key Takeaway

Consider the impact of losing a major member.

Themes

politics economics EU integration global influence policy national identity

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

political strategic

When to use this quote

  • brexit negotiations
  • policy planning
  • international relations
  • economic forecasting

Key Concepts

sociopolitics trade geopolitics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would the EU compensate for reduced influence?
  • What new alliances could emerge?
A Different Perspective

Loss of a key player may weaken collective bargaining power.

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