Britain Votes to Leave EU: The Day After
Analysis and commentary on the day after Britain’s vote to leave the EU.
Western Europe
British “Remain” Vote Would Pave Way to Two-Speed Europe
A semi-detached Britain could widen the gap between euro and non-euro countries.
The Day After: What Happens If Britain Leaves
Leaving the EU would create a legal nightmare for Britain.
Britain Votes to Leave EU in Referendum
But Gibraltar and Scotland vote to remain in.
Brexit or Not, the World Curves Toward Union
Today’s challenges are too big for any one nation state to tackle. Europe in particular needs to work together.
Half of Leave Voters Believe British Referendum Rigged
The leave campaign has convinced nearly half its followers that their decision will be overturned.
Hollande Hopes to Emerge Stronger from Primary
A left-wing nominating contest might be a blessing in disguise for France’s historically unpopular president.
Let’s Lower the Stakes: Our Politics Are Not Worth Dying For
When you turn politics into a matter of life and death, there is a risk some people will take you seriously.
A Liberal, Realistic European Union Needs Britain
As long as the United Kingdom stays in, the EU will never develop into the thing Britons fear.
France’s Sarkozy Endorses Two-Speed Europe
The once and possibly future president calls for different levels of integration.
Commissioner Accidentally Makes Case for British EU Membership
Günther Oettinger hopes that Britain’s exit will unleash “new dynamics” for closer European integration.
Euroskeptics Cry Wolf, Allege Attempt to Rig Referendum
Outers would rather half a million young Britons didn’t vote than extend registration by a couple of days.
Liberal Euroskeptics Have Made Treacherous Pact
Most proponents of leaving the EU don’t dream of turning the United Kingdom into a free-market utopia.
Middle England Finds Itself Between Blue-Red Divide
Conservative-leaning Middle England holds the balance in Britain’s European Union referendum.
In or Out, EU Exit Crowd Wants Cameron’s Head
Euroskeptics would dethrone the man who has won them two elections in a row.