Last year's economic growth in the European Union, renewal of the Franco-German axis, and EU cohesion in response to Donald Trump and Brexit ought to be healthy signs of recovery, but populism's restraint affe...Last year's economic growth in the European Union, renewal of the Franco-German axis, and EU cohesion in response to Donald Trump and Brexit ought to be healthy signs of recovery, but populism's restraint affects EU integration. If the fallout from Brexit is any measure of the future, inconsistent leadership will be forced to dodge internal and external complications for some time, as the EU faces intractable political and economic pressure from multiple parties. Although separation and integration need not remain diametrical poles, the destiny, international status, and influence of the EU and member states has been predicated on integration. Given current economic and demographic factors, enhancing the Union's attractiveness while handling other issues will make the EU a weak global actor. Lacking confidence, strategic cohesion and protective defenses, the EU in forthcoming years could witness no significant progress. EU member states are haunted by populism, terrorism,extremism and economic inequality. Sino-EU relations will see continued cooperation with a risk of turbulence.展开更多
There is now more space for collaboration between China and the EU in fighting hegemony and unilateralism and in maintaining a multilateral international order. In the EU, an unprecedented sense of crisis is leading t...There is now more space for collaboration between China and the EU in fighting hegemony and unilateralism and in maintaining a multilateral international order. In the EU, an unprecedented sense of crisis is leading to policy adjustments. In the same period that the EU must increase strategic independence, enhance cooperation with major powers and stabilize its international mechanism, China is actively participating in global governance construction and reform.展开更多
With the external geopolitical crisis fostering a continuous economic downturn, the Eurozone is experiencing hard times again after justrecovering from the debt crisis, and serious dilemmas in politics, social develop...With the external geopolitical crisis fostering a continuous economic downturn, the Eurozone is experiencing hard times again after justrecovering from the debt crisis, and serious dilemmas in politics, social development and security have developed. A series of measures were taken but whether they will lift the Eurozone completely out of trouble is not yet known.展开更多
Britain has voted to leave the European Union by 51.9% to 48.1% in June 2016. David Cameron announced his resignation following the vote for Brexit. Euroscepticism in the British public has been rising and political d...Britain has voted to leave the European Union by 51.9% to 48.1% in June 2016. David Cameron announced his resignation following the vote for Brexit. Euroscepticism in the British public has been rising and political debates over how to handle Britain＇s Relationship with the EU have also been intensifying. The numbers wanting a Brexit had been growing. With the EU trapped in a quagmire made of multiple crises, Britain＇s referendum would be the same as rubbing salt into the wounds. A Brexit would not affect just Britain and the EU but it would have an effect on the entire world. Why did Britain opt out when it already enjoys a preferential status in the EU--it is outside the Eurozone and Schengen area？ Why did the British public vote for Brexit when it was obvious that it would cause more harm than good？ What was the underlying logic？ This essay searches for the roots of Britain＇s Eurosceptism by tracing back to post-World War II Britain-European relations and attempts to anticipate the possible impacts of the Brexit referendum.展开更多
文摘Last year's economic growth in the European Union, renewal of the Franco-German axis, and EU cohesion in response to Donald Trump and Brexit ought to be healthy signs of recovery, but populism's restraint affects EU integration. If the fallout from Brexit is any measure of the future, inconsistent leadership will be forced to dodge internal and external complications for some time, as the EU faces intractable political and economic pressure from multiple parties. Although separation and integration need not remain diametrical poles, the destiny, international status, and influence of the EU and member states has been predicated on integration. Given current economic and demographic factors, enhancing the Union's attractiveness while handling other issues will make the EU a weak global actor. Lacking confidence, strategic cohesion and protective defenses, the EU in forthcoming years could witness no significant progress. EU member states are haunted by populism, terrorism,extremism and economic inequality. Sino-EU relations will see continued cooperation with a risk of turbulence.
文摘There is now more space for collaboration between China and the EU in fighting hegemony and unilateralism and in maintaining a multilateral international order. In the EU, an unprecedented sense of crisis is leading to policy adjustments. In the same period that the EU must increase strategic independence, enhance cooperation with major powers and stabilize its international mechanism, China is actively participating in global governance construction and reform.
文摘With the external geopolitical crisis fostering a continuous economic downturn, the Eurozone is experiencing hard times again after justrecovering from the debt crisis, and serious dilemmas in politics, social development and security have developed. A series of measures were taken but whether they will lift the Eurozone completely out of trouble is not yet known.
文摘Britain has voted to leave the European Union by 51.9% to 48.1% in June 2016. David Cameron announced his resignation following the vote for Brexit. Euroscepticism in the British public has been rising and political debates over how to handle Britain＇s Relationship with the EU have also been intensifying. The numbers wanting a Brexit had been growing. With the EU trapped in a quagmire made of multiple crises, Britain＇s referendum would be the same as rubbing salt into the wounds. A Brexit would not affect just Britain and the EU but it would have an effect on the entire world. Why did Britain opt out when it already enjoys a preferential status in the EU--it is outside the Eurozone and Schengen area？ Why did the British public vote for Brexit when it was obvious that it would cause more harm than good？ What was the underlying logic？ This essay searches for the roots of Britain＇s Eurosceptism by tracing back to post-World War II Britain-European relations and attempts to anticipate the possible impacts of the Brexit referendum.
