Navigating the Complexities of Brexit: Impacts on Europes Political and Economic Future

Student’s Name: Instructor’s Name: Course: Date: Europe and Brexit Introduction Brexit is one the most significant political and economic events in the history of Europe and its implications on the continent are unprecedented. In 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) held a referendum to exit from the European Union (EU) in a move motivated by the need for political sovereignty. Regardless of the intentions and the possibility of a smooth transition in the process, unprecedented events were unavoidable since this is the first country to exit the union (Read and Fenge 679). While Eurosceptics have existed across Europe since the formation of the political and economic union, this was the first successful move by the citizens of a member state. The current research paper addresses the question, “Why is Brexit issue so difficult for Europe to solve?” Since the UK became a member of EU’s predecessor in 1973, it has played a critical part in the content’s culture, politics, and economy. The growing influence of the union over member countries over the years has increased skepticism over the union’s benefits. UK’s departure from the EU will have significant historical, anthropological, economic, and political implications on the continent since the country has significant geographical and historical ties to Europe. Background of the Issue Brexit refers to the historical departure of UK from the EU following the 2016 referendum in which majority voted not to stay in the union. UK has been a member of the EU and since the organization was formed in 1993 and was a member of its predecessor, the European Communities from 1973. Since no other country had left the EU, most of the implications were unprecedented and based on experts’ speculations on how the region would be affected by this shift. Since the formation of its predecessor, the EU has resulted in closer economic, political, and legal ties that have affected the overall growth of the region (Hadfield and Turner 661). The economies of member countries are based on the agreements and trade relations existing between the countries forming the union. Additionally, the organization acts as a platform for shared resources, political defenses, and economic growth among the countries. The departure of the UK from the organization was bound to affect the UK as well as other countries in the region. Moreover, potential spillover effects of Brexit will have implications on countries that are not members of the EU especially those with significant political and economic ties with the region. A key concern associated with Brexit is the ways in which a new agreement will affect the political, economic, and legal relations between UK and the remaining members of the EU. The history, economic alienation, political ties, and cultural aspects of the UK have been influenced by its membership of the EU. Therefore, the businesses in the country and the nation in general are likely to continue having ties with the current members (Archick 129). The departure of UK, however, implies that it does not have to follow the EU laws or trade regulations. The relationship between the UK and EU members after Brexit have significant implications on the economy of the region as well as the economic growth of countries in Europe. The post-Brexit agreement will pave way for major changes in the region that will affect the continent in general including previous non-EU members (Read and Fenge 679). Since the UK can make trade agreements of its own without following the EU laws, Brexit raises questions on the implications this has on the continent’s social, political, and economic future. Historical Perspective Most of the modern history of Europe is based on the political, economic, and cultural relationships between major powers in the region. Of these countries, the UK has played a central role in the region’s development. The exit of the UK from the EU implies that these nations will be adjusting from centuries of partnerships and relationships among these nations. Examining the historical development of the EU demonstrates the role it has in shaping the region and the member countries (Read and Fenge 681). The background of the union can be traced from the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1951 bringing together the inner six countries namely; Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, West Germany, and the Netherlands. UK’s attempt to join in 1963 and 1967 failed as a result of vetoed votes by Charles de Gaulle, then Pr