Brexit and the European Union Project
Author : Simran Chhabra
Abstract :
The surprising outcome of the June 2016 referendum, in which the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU)-commonly termed "Brexit"-has sparked significant concerns about the EU's future stability and cohesion. This paper seeks to analyze Brexit's potential impact on the European integration project. The discussion explores two contrasting perspectives. One view argues that Britain’s departure could embolden Eurosceptic movements across Europe, potentially triggering a domino effect as other member states consider similar referendums. On the other hand, some suggest that the UK's exit, given its historically “awkward” position within the EU, might actually enhance the Union’s unity and facilitate deeper integration among remaining members. This paper presents arguments for both positions, examining whether Brexit will ultimately undermine or consolidate the EU as a political entity.
Keywords :
Brexit, European Union Project, Disintegration, Integration.
