To the surprise of many, after two long days and a night of hard bargaining with the 27 Leaders of the Countries in the EU Council, David Cameron has obtained the deal he wanted. This means he should now be able to persuade British Electors to vote for Britain staying in the EU, in the Referendum planned for June 23 !
So what, essentially, has Cameron obtained for Britain ?
1 The independence of the British Pound Sterling, is now recognised.
2 Britain will in future avoid any "Bail-out Costs" in the Eurozone.
3 Emergency safeguards for the City of London by Britain are now possible.
4 Britain now has a series of emergency brakes to stop Immigrants "profiteering" from Social Benefits.
5 Britain cannot be forced into Political integration with the Eurozone.
These measures are being analized by everyone, particularly by those who want Britain to leave the EU. The immediate reaction is to say that more "could or should" have been obtained. That is perhaps to forget that the ultimate goal of an integrated EU is to make it "one Country with one Parliament and one Currency", the EURO" !
Britain in fact, could never be a part of such an ideal, simply because it is already a World Power with its "Commonwealth" ! The EU clearly recognises and respects this. Britain is not feared like certain other countries, but due to its geographic situation, it is part of Europe and will probably vote to remain in the EU !
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