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October 28, 2012

Why Britain Is Vital for the EU

Ulrich Speck, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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Those who shrug at the prospect of losing Britain at the heart of Europe should think twice. Britain is a key element for the complex balance of power inside the EU. It is also still a power with global reach. Without Britain’s active participation, the EU can forget its dreams of becoming a global power.

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