Wednesday, 30 January 2019

Ireland


People in Ireland have a lot to think about.

They have to think about Frontex.

Ireland will be the only northern EU country outside the Schengen area.

They have to think about the likelihood of an EU Army on their soil, helping protect the EU's border.

They have to think about European history.

Historical events could be relevant.

They have to think about the EU project which involves many Balkan countries joining soon.

The Balkans are noted for their stability.  :-)

They have to think about EU borders in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, and the Atlantic.

They have to think about much more than Brexit.

They have to think about the increasing power of Berlin.

And the role France who may become Berlin's poodle.

 I said to an Italian friend yesterday  "Perhaps Italy could give Theresa May a helping hand?"

 He replied, "Italy has no power or influence in the EU."

 People in Ireland have a lot to think about.

Today Bloomberg says EU is ready to push Brexit beyond the point of no return.

Jerome Powell: We (USA) would rather not have a hard Brexit.

Events could move quickly.

Democracy is not guaranteed.

It has to be renewed every day.

People in Ireland have a lot to think about.














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10 comments:

  1. Joanne Noragon30 January 2019 at 12:22

    Thank you. The emergence of Germany and France of late is more ominous than friendly. And it seems Parliament is back to May's deal.

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    1. Gwil W30 January 2019 at 12:28

      Thanks Joanne. "Ireland's border is Europe's border" - Juncker. I hope the Irish know what they are getting involved with here.

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  2. Rachel Phillips30 January 2019 at 12:34

    No, Joanne, Parliament have not backed Theresa May's deal, they have voted and agreed that she must seek a new deal. The rejoicing of last night will be very short lived.

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    1. Gwil W30 January 2019 at 12:44

      Corbyn has shuffled over albeit reluctantly. It's a slight hope.

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    2. Rachel Phillips30 January 2019 at 12:48

      We have only hope that the EU will agree a new deal. Corbyn could do cartwheels and stand on his head and it would make no difference now. We have moved to Plan C and are in the hands of Barnier, Tusk and Juncker again.

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    3. Gwil W30 January 2019 at 13:14

      Again. And again. And on Euronews TV EU Parliament if I can call it that almost empty to hear Juncker and Barnier saying nothing doing. No emotion. Nothing. People stroking their ties and talking to thin air, No burning of the midnight oil there.

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    4. Rachel Phillips30 January 2019 at 14:23

      As I said, any rejoicing last night is short lived.

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  3. northsider 31 January 2019 at 01:54

    This lady's not for turning.

    Theresa is though.

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  4. northsider 31 January 2019 at 07:51

    A very good pun.

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