Areas Quote by William Hague
“When we said that no more areas of power should go to the EU we were right. And now thanks to the European Union Act 2011, by law that cannot happen without a referendum. And we are just as right that the EU has more power in our national life than it should, and I believe as strongly as I ever have that when the right moment comes this party should set out to reduce it.”
About This Quote
The speaker argues that the EU has overreached into national sovereignty and calls for a future reduction of its influence, citing legal safeguards like the EU Act 2011 to prevent further power transfers without direct public consent.
In simple terms: EU overreach, need for sovereignty
Key Takeaway
Limit EU power
Themes
sovereignty
political power
nationalism
EU integration
referendum
Mood
determined
cautious
critical
Type
political statement
policy critique
When to use this quote
- parliamentary debate
- policy reform
- public referendum
- national elections
- EU negotiations
Key Concepts
EU authority
national autonomy
public consent
legislative safeguards
Practical Applications
- advocacy for sovereignty
- legislative proposals
Questions to Reflect On
- How should a nation balance EU membership benefits with sovereignty?
- What mechanisms can ensure democratic control over supranational decisions?
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