Category Archives: Why

I have been writing on IM chat at the same time (auf Deutsch), so I hope what I have written makes sense. But people here are also very concerned. They do not understand why we have needed to go down … Continue reading →

There are cases to be made on either side so I don´t expect new ideas to sway people. What should sway people is the rabble-rousing, distorting, and lying that Gove and Johnson have displayed. Do you really want these Trump-like … Continue reading →

Nothing about the ideals, principles and philosophy of the EU is wrong, misinformed, bigoted, cruel or violent. Nothing is based on hatred or fear, unless you count a determination not to plunge Europe into chaos ever again as fear. Some … Continue reading →

If you are thinking of voting to leave, I ask you to think again. I have not heard either side talk about the biggest problem with leaving: Almost all of our trade agreements and a large part of our current … Continue reading →

The arguments have been made , so from the heart. I am Scottish but I hope I have a world view. We live on precious island in space we dont own it , we are custodians for the future. Part … Continue reading →

a critical day in my country’s history. British people get to decide if the UK continues to look to the future in a union with other countries in Europe, with proven economic, social and environmental benefits; moreover, a union that … Continue reading →

The EU is the larval stage of a better world that many Europeans have dreamed of over the centuries, it is the result of centuries or even millenia of conflict among the people of Europe, after untold quantities of death, … Continue reading →

Although only part formed and still imperfect the European Union already delivers many benefits. The UK should be a leading player in the reform and development of the EU, not on the basis of extracting more opt-outs but on the basis … Continue reading →

I keep asking myself why I get so worked up about the EU thing. I don’t live there, I don’t intend to go back to live there any time soon. I think it’s because my parents/family live there, a lot … Continue reading →

Few if any of the most valid criticisms of the EU impact would be changed by Brexit: the UK would just lose the right to change things – while facing many barriers to advantages of being part of the Community … Continue reading →