Moscovici: the EU has no plan B if the British vote for “no” – Onet.pl

 
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  Pierre Moscovici
 
 
 

The citizens of the United Kingdom have in the vote set on June 23 to answer the question whether their country should remain in the European Union or leave it.

Moscovici asked during a television interview to France 5, whether the Union has planned what to do if you decide to leave the EU, he replied: “no, definitely not, we do not have a plan B. it would not help us if we have a plan.”

– the day on which we proceed to develop a plan B is the day we stop believing in our plan A. It is not in any way help us to outline a scenario for disaster – rated. – I have a plan: the United Kingdom in the United Europe – definitely Moscovici said.

– Members of the European Commission will not take part in the campaign preceding the British referendum, because it would be counterproductive – said the European Commissioner.

– I according prudence orders not to participate in the campaign and not try to impose a sovereign choice of the public. Referendums are dangerous, especially in Europe – said Moscovici.

– We have a lot of crisis phenomena, these are problems Europe, but also international. The idea that you can find in your own country to solve these problems with international character, is false – summed up Moscovici.

He added that “if that Britain voted to leave the European Union, it would undo the dynamics of historical development in recent years, which prompted many countries to join in one block.”

David Cameron to hold a referendum

Yesterday, British Prime Minister David Cameron announced that a referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU will be held on June 23. He also informed that the government has agreed to recommend to the British that the referendum voted for remaining in the reformed EU.

Cameron said that Britain “will be stronger, safer and dostatniejsza in a reformed European Union.” He assured that if the British decide to stay in the EU, will continue to be demanded reforms to respond to their concerns about job losses or realize benefits for migrants seeking employment in the UK.

– I do not love Brussels, I love Britain – Cameron stressed, noting that the United Kingdom could have “the best of both worlds” if you stay in the EU which is determined negotiated at the summit in Brussels an agreement.

Boris Johnson will be urged to leave the EU

the Mayor of London Boris Johnson announced today that it will engage in the campaign for the exit Britain, the EU, contrary to Prime Minister David Cameron, who announced that he will recommend to remain in the Union. Referendum on the issue will take place on June 23.

– I’ll be urged to vote in favor of leaving the EU, because I want to better understanding for people in the UK to save their money and restore control – said the charismatic mayor of the capital in a speech in front of his home in north London. He added that despite lobbying for leaving the EU will not participate in TV debates against his Conservative Party.

– Given the time that he, David Cameron really did well in renegotiation with European partners – said Johnson. – But I think no one can pretend that this agreement is a fundamental reform of the EU or Britain’s relationship with the European Union – he added.

As he stated, “loves Europe” and Brussels, where he lived. “But do not confuse the wonders of Europe, holidays in Europe, fantastic food and friendship with a political project that works for many decades and now threatens to completely uncontrollable democratic” – pointed out.

the decision is not considered a surprise, because Johnson has long been critical of the EU, including for deepening bureaucracy.

Johnson is listed among the candidates for the post of prime minister after the possible withdrawal of life public David Cameron. The Prime Minister announced that the elections in 2020 not to run for a third term.

Cameron announced on Saturday, after the conclusion of the summit in Brussels an agreement on changing the rules for membership in the EU that a referendum will be held on June 23. He reiterated that the United States “will be stronger, safer and dostatniejsza in a reformed European Union.”

Earlier Brussels said it would “recommend to remain in the United Kingdom and the EU to reap all the best of both worlds.”

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