Do you agree with Merkel that Brexit was a “humiliation” for the EU?
I’m not sure if I would use that word, but I wonder what other people think.
More of a humiliation for the UK.
Second hand humiliation then
They were a part of the EU. We humiliated ourselves, as a part of us left. They are our brothers and sisters, we should grow together, not splitter apart.
If you’re Merkel whose political life was largely about building alliances and finding middle ground, then yeah, I totally understand.
Notably, while Brexit was obviously a footgun, it also hurt the EU overall, not just in GDP but also in political power and attractiveness.
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I don’t really view it as a humiliation. I’m slightly more surprised UK joined than I am surprised UK left, given their stature on the world stage throughout the past handful of centuries. A country doesn’t give up much culture or autonomy or individuality by joining but it’s enough that I’d figure UK wouldn’t wanna move in that direction in the first place
