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Trump is of German decent. As are most British...
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Trump is of German decent. As are most British...
Only in theory.
December 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Only in theory.
From the EU's point of view, the UK is Trump's lapdog.
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
From the EU's point of view, the UK is Trump's lapdog.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Any cap is discriminatory against the youth of the EU. The number of inhabitants in the EU is six times that of the UK. If a cap is accepted, the EU should get 6 times the amount of the UK. In return British youth get to explore 27 countries, EU youth just one island.
December 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Any cap is discriminatory against the youth of the EU. The number of inhabitants in the EU is six times that of the UK. If a cap is accepted, the EU should get 6 times the amount of the UK. In return British youth get to explore 27 countries, EU youth just one island.
So, "take back control of our borders" is actually "ask France to control our borders". 😂
December 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
So, "take back control of our borders" is actually "ask France to control our borders". 😂
As long as UK keeps this attitude, rejoining is out of the question. The EU will only offer access to the Single Market. That gives the UK all the economic benefits, but zero power. The UK would have to follow almost all EU rules and regulations, pay into the EU budget and full FOM, without a say.
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
As long as UK keeps this attitude, rejoining is out of the question. The EU will only offer access to the Single Market. That gives the UK all the economic benefits, but zero power. The UK would have to follow almost all EU rules and regulations, pay into the EU budget and full FOM, without a say.
Which proves the UK never really supported nor understood the EU. The EU is a political union. Economics is a means, not the goal. The UK never even joined the Economic and Monetary Union part of the EU. And yet, the UK only wants economic benefits. That is not the purpose of the EU at all.
December 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Which proves the UK never really supported nor understood the EU. The EU is a political union. Economics is a means, not the goal. The UK never even joined the Economic and Monetary Union part of the EU. And yet, the UK only wants economic benefits. That is not the purpose of the EU at all.
LOL, 'take back control' betekent in de praktijk: 'Geef Frankrijk de schuld'. En unelected bureaucrats? De Britten hebben zelf ook een ongekozen Premier en zelfs een ongekozen eerste kamer. Pot, kettle, plus een boterberg op het hoofd.
December 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
LOL, 'take back control' betekent in de praktijk: 'Geef Frankrijk de schuld'. En unelected bureaucrats? De Britten hebben zelf ook een ongekozen Premier en zelfs een ongekozen eerste kamer. Pot, kettle, plus een boterberg op het hoofd.
Maar de meeste Britten snappen nog steeds niks van de EU. Ze bekijken het puur economisch: kosten/baten. Maar de EU is een politieke unie, ze zijn zelfs nooit lid geweest van de Economische (en Monetaire-) Unie. De EU is niet was ze denken dat het is, en doet dus ook niet wat ze er van verwachten.
December 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Maar de meeste Britten snappen nog steeds niks van de EU. Ze bekijken het puur economisch: kosten/baten. Maar de EU is een politieke unie, ze zijn zelfs nooit lid geweest van de Economische (en Monetaire-) Unie. De EU is niet was ze denken dat het is, en doet dus ook niet wat ze er van verwachten.
It is possible to join the SM without joining the EU. I'm even convinced the EU would love it as this means the UK would have to follow almost the entire EU acquis, including FOM and paying into the EU budget, but without a seat at the EU decision making table. The UK would keep the £.
December 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It is possible to join the SM without joining the EU. I'm even convinced the EU would love it as this means the UK would have to follow almost the entire EU acquis, including FOM and paying into the EU budget, but without a seat at the EU decision making table. The UK would keep the £.
But the EU wants to get rid of all those Swiss exceptions. Unlikely to bring new ones in for the UK.
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
But the EU wants to get rid of all those Swiss exceptions. Unlikely to bring new ones in for the UK.
Yes, the UK is back to cherry picking and cakeism instead of a 'reset'. No participation for the UK in SAFE, because the UK refuses to pay its fair share. But Canada has no problems with that and is participating.
December 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Yes, the UK is back to cherry picking and cakeism instead of a 'reset'. No participation for the UK in SAFE, because the UK refuses to pay its fair share. But Canada has no problems with that and is participating.
Niet alleen in Nederland. In Frankrijk dekt glasvezel inmiddels 94% van de huishoudens. Waarom zou je dan nog Franse TV uitzendingen op 3 satellieten in stand houden, naast DVB-T? Steeds meer Franse providers stoppen zelfs al met een TV box, en bieden alleen nog een app.
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Niet alleen in Nederland. In Frankrijk dekt glasvezel inmiddels 94% van de huishoudens. Waarom zou je dan nog Franse TV uitzendingen op 3 satellieten in stand houden, naast DVB-T? Steeds meer Franse providers stoppen zelfs al met een TV box, en bieden alleen nog een app.
Still heading for that direction, just slower.
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Still heading for that direction, just slower.
The UK does not need help with that.
December 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The UK does not need help with that.
So, why did Canada sign up to SAFE, but the UK was unable to strike a deal? Lack of negotiating skills, lack of self reflection?
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
So, why did Canada sign up to SAFE, but the UK was unable to strike a deal? Lack of negotiating skills, lack of self reflection?
"illustrating a marked failure by both sides " The UK trying to cherry pick again and even for free is somehow the fault of the EU?
December 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"illustrating a marked failure by both sides " The UK trying to cherry pick again and even for free is somehow the fault of the EU?
Most French woodburners already comply if they are less than 20 years old.
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Most French woodburners already comply if they are less than 20 years old.
The EU does not have an army.
November 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The EU does not have an army.
That is a French plated car. If his primary residence is in the UK, he cannot legally own a car with a French plate. As a foreigner he can also not drive a car with a French plate owned by a French person. Either way, he is breaking EU, French and UK law.
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
That is a French plated car. If his primary residence is in the UK, he cannot legally own a car with a French plate. As a foreigner he can also not drive a car with a French plate owned by a French person. Either way, he is breaking EU, French and UK law.
I don't think he lives in France. He can stay there as a tourist for 90/180 days.
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I don't think he lives in France. He can stay there as a tourist for 90/180 days.
The top 10% high earners pay 90% of all income tax. What happens when they leave?
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The top 10% high earners pay 90% of all income tax. What happens when they leave?
Ukraine is very far removed from meeting EU accession criteria, so is the UK for that matter.
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Ukraine is very far removed from meeting EU accession criteria, so is the UK for that matter.
Good. No place for illegal cars.
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Good. No place for illegal cars.