Brexit Causes and Consequences
This book offers a comprehensive political assessment of Brexit. Based on a historical review of the role of the United Kingdom in the European Union, the author, a former diplomat at the German embassy in London, presents well-founded insights into
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BREXIT CAUSES and CONSEQUENCES
Brexit
Rudolf G. Adam English text revised by Gill Mertens
Brexit Causes and Consequences
Rudolf G. Adam Prien, Chiemsee, Germany
ISBN 978-3-030-22224-6 ISBN 978-3-030-22225-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22225-3 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
This book is based on my book Brexit: Eine Bilanz, which was published in German by Springer Verlag in March 2019. This version has been extensively revised with an English-speaking readership in mind. Several passages have been rewritten, and the text has been updated to take account of recent developments up to 15 April 2019. Some last touches were added to the proofs to take into account Theresa May’s resignation and the appointment of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Further developments, however, will have to be covered by another book. I confess that if I had had a vote, I would have voted Remain in 2016. Therefore, I am not writing sine ira et studio—without fear or favour. However, I am not blind to the weaknesses of the Remain campaign or of the European Union. I have tried to give a balanced and meticulous account of events. I have sought to explain why events happened and to point out missed opportunities and fatal decisions. I have not refrained from passing judgment, but I have tried to steer clear of bias. As history keeps unfolding, some of these accounts and some of the judgments will have to be revised in the light of events and better evidence. Not all readers will agree with my judgments. My life experience has led me to believe that it is better to provoke counterarguments than to gloss over controversial views. Op
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