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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHere’s What to Expect if Britain Votes to Leave the E.U.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/expect-britain-votes-leave-e-111842886.htmlA sense of denial permeates the corridors of power in Brussels as the June 23 referendum on British membership of the European Union (EU) nears. Communications staff are rumored to have been banned from using the word Brexit the common neologism for a leave vote. Ask any official about contingency plans for such an outcome, and the answer is unequivocal: there is no Plan B....
Here is what we do know: in the event of a leave vote, Britain must promptly notify the E.U. Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty the equivalent of the E.Us constitution allows for a two-year period in which the terms of the leavers exit are negotiated. During this time Britain would no longer be able to take part in any E.U. decision-making, and any exit agreements must be approved by all 27 remaining E.U. nations and the European Parliament. Then after Britains formal exit, fresh negotiations could begin on any new trade deals....
It has never happened before so nobody would be able to rely on any precedent, says Chris Bickerton, a lecturer at Britains Cambridge University and author of The European Union: A Citizens Guide. The Treaty of Lisbon was drafted with the idea that (Article 50) would not be used, and to make it pretty hard to exit in a smooth way it simply has not been done before so things will be made up as they go along.
In the days after a leave vote, the European Parliament and ministers from other major E.U. powers would probably meet to formulate their response to the biggest blow yet to the union. A summit of E.U. leaders is already scheduled for June 28/29, five days after the vote, and they would be looking to minimize the impact on financial markets and the risk of contagion to other Euroskeptic countries.
Here is what we do know: in the event of a leave vote, Britain must promptly notify the E.U. Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty the equivalent of the E.Us constitution allows for a two-year period in which the terms of the leavers exit are negotiated. During this time Britain would no longer be able to take part in any E.U. decision-making, and any exit agreements must be approved by all 27 remaining E.U. nations and the European Parliament. Then after Britains formal exit, fresh negotiations could begin on any new trade deals....
It has never happened before so nobody would be able to rely on any precedent, says Chris Bickerton, a lecturer at Britains Cambridge University and author of The European Union: A Citizens Guide. The Treaty of Lisbon was drafted with the idea that (Article 50) would not be used, and to make it pretty hard to exit in a smooth way it simply has not been done before so things will be made up as they go along.
In the days after a leave vote, the European Parliament and ministers from other major E.U. powers would probably meet to formulate their response to the biggest blow yet to the union. A summit of E.U. leaders is already scheduled for June 28/29, five days after the vote, and they would be looking to minimize the impact on financial markets and the risk of contagion to other Euroskeptic countries.
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Here’s What to Expect if Britain Votes to Leave the E.U. (Original Post)
KamaAina
Jun 2016
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Silver_Witch
(1,820 posts)1. Hopefully the 'leave' vote will win...
and the EU will change. Sometimes change is very hard.
mr blur
(7,753 posts)2. Well, actually, hopefully it won't
As Europeans we have international strength and influence. As Bits we won't. I have no desire to live an Olde Worlde theme park for American and Japanese tourists.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,311 posts)3. If you'd like to see what British DUers think, here's a thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/108810094
We pretty much all want 'remain'. 'Leave' is seen as sort of the equivalent of Trump getting elected.
And the unions' opinion:
We pretty much all want 'remain'. 'Leave' is seen as sort of the equivalent of Trump getting elected.
And the unions' opinion:
On Thursday 23 June British voters will decide if Britain should continue its membership of the European Union or leave.
Working people will have a big stake in the referendum because workers rights are on the line. The TUC is concerned that leaving the EU puts at risk many vital workplace rights currently underpinned by EU law paid holidays, extra maternity rights and better conditions for part-time workers, as well as many better jobs in export-reliant industries.
RESOURCES
WORKERS' RIGHTS: Brexit impact
An independent legal opinion from Michael Ford QC identifies the dangers of Britain leaving the EU for working people.
BETTER OFF IN - Working people and the case for remaining in the EU
This paper looks at the likely impact of Brexit on the core concern of trade unions: good jobs with decent pay.
A BIG DECISION FOR WORKERS - Interactive guide
Guide to help you understand the main issues that affect working people.
THE NHS: How Brexit could affect our health service
BRITISH STEEL: Why Brexit wont save our steel
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
- What Brexit would mean
- The benefits for UK workers
WOMENS RIGHTS: The risks of Brexit
Women workers rights and the risks of Brexit
This report outlines 20 ways in which EU law has improved the rights of working women in the UK
WORKING PARENTS & CARERS - Risks of Brexit
RACE EQUALITY: The risks of Brexit
FREE MOVEMENT IS A TWO-WAY STREET - Brexit would risk it all
PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY WORKERS - Risks of Brexit
RIGHTS FOR OUTSOURCED WORKERS - Risks of Brexit
VIDEOS
The EU referendum: A big decision. Don't risk it! - Explanatory animation
Stuart's story: Don't risk our car industry by leaving the EU
Tracey's story: Don't risk our flexible working by leaving the EU
Angie's story: The NHS will be poorer if we leave the EU
https://www.tuc.org.uk/EUref
Working people will have a big stake in the referendum because workers rights are on the line. The TUC is concerned that leaving the EU puts at risk many vital workplace rights currently underpinned by EU law paid holidays, extra maternity rights and better conditions for part-time workers, as well as many better jobs in export-reliant industries.
RESOURCES
WORKERS' RIGHTS: Brexit impact
An independent legal opinion from Michael Ford QC identifies the dangers of Britain leaving the EU for working people.
BETTER OFF IN - Working people and the case for remaining in the EU
This paper looks at the likely impact of Brexit on the core concern of trade unions: good jobs with decent pay.
A BIG DECISION FOR WORKERS - Interactive guide
Guide to help you understand the main issues that affect working people.
THE NHS: How Brexit could affect our health service
BRITISH STEEL: Why Brexit wont save our steel
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
- What Brexit would mean
- The benefits for UK workers
WOMENS RIGHTS: The risks of Brexit
Women workers rights and the risks of Brexit
This report outlines 20 ways in which EU law has improved the rights of working women in the UK
WORKING PARENTS & CARERS - Risks of Brexit
RACE EQUALITY: The risks of Brexit
FREE MOVEMENT IS A TWO-WAY STREET - Brexit would risk it all
PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY WORKERS - Risks of Brexit
RIGHTS FOR OUTSOURCED WORKERS - Risks of Brexit
VIDEOS
The EU referendum: A big decision. Don't risk it! - Explanatory animation
Stuart's story: Don't risk our car industry by leaving the EU
Tracey's story: Don't risk our flexible working by leaving the EU
Angie's story: The NHS will be poorer if we leave the EU
https://www.tuc.org.uk/EUref
auntpurl
(4,311 posts)4. Uh, no.