David Cameron wants EU diplomats to stay out of UK debate and the UK media but for some,such as François Hollande, it is impossible to avoidThe battle for Brexit, and like the Battle of Waterloo,may ultimately be won or lost on the playing fields of Eton between two famous old boys, David Cameron and Boris Johnson. But that does not mean European, and American,politicians will be entirely absent from the pitch in the next three months. Indeed, they could play a critical role both by what they say and how effectively they manage to run the European Union in the months ahead.
The question for abroad diplomats is in which role can their leaders best prevent Brexit. Should the UKs EU partners cast themselves as concerned but mute bystanders, or instead intervene,as David Cameron did in the Scottish referendum, passionately expressing their savor and begging a restless partner not to leave the marital domestic?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com