Coffee House Shots Would Brexit voters really accept the return of freedom of movement?
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Dec 14, 2024 
Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe, and Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, delve into shifting attitudes post-Brexit. They discuss a surprising poll showing over half of Brexit voters might welcome freedom of movement for better access to the EU market. The conversation shifts to public sentiment towards security collaboration, the UK's defense strategy, and how geopolitical shifts might influence UK-EU relations. The dynamic between domestic concerns and international partnership paints a complex picture for future negotiations.
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Labour's EU Strategy
- Labour aims to appear friendly towards the EU while pursuing limited substantive changes.
- They also seek to depoliticize the issue, avoiding major public debates on EU alignment.
Brexit in the Rearview Mirror
- Brexit is now in the rearview mirror; the world has changed significantly.
- Increased global dangers necessitate a better EU relationship, including for migration and security.
UK Engagement with Europe
- The UK seeks closer ties with the EU through both institutional and bilateral relations.
- Political instability in France and Germany complicates these efforts.