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“What we should be doing in the EU as a whole is more economic integration in the single market, rather than less.” quote by Nick Clegg
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“What we should be doing in the EU as a whole is more economic integration in the single market, rather than less.”

Nick Clegg

About This Quote

Source Speech: European Parliament, 2016

Economic integration strengthens the EU, while disintegration weakens collective prosperity.

In simple terms: More integration, less separation.

Key Takeaway

Promote deeper market unity.

Themes

economics EU policy integration

Mood

pragmatic optimistic

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • trade agreements
  • regulatory harmonization
  • political negotiation

Key Concepts

regionalism political economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers hinder EU market unity?
  • How can member states balance sovereignty with integration?
A Different Perspective

National interests may resist deeper integration.

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