List of things to do before April 1st 2019

[SueEllen]

Indeed. I spotted the German plan for the afterlife, and it's quite cheery, they seem to have their economic interests at heart, rather than Juncker's ego. He's totally disposable, it seems...

They have a plan with the French to give him more free Champagne until he gets liver disease.

[Mordac]

They have a plan with the French to give him more free Champagne until he gets liver disease.

Well, that's a very cheap way of saving an undeserved pension. A few cases of discounted Bolly is a small price to pay. Carry on chaps...

[SueEllen]

Well, that's a very cheap way of saving an undeserved pension. A few cases of discounted Bolly is a small price to pay. Carry on chaps...

Doesn't he have a wife? So at least someone will be left happy.

[Mordac]

They know what's important but that plan you are referring to is a draft (which I don't suspect you have read) and just how many drafts have you seen that have changed?





So although the UK is important, it is not as important as the rest of the EU...

Now, credit where it's due, all of that is both relevant and interesting. I was fully aware it was a draft, and may or may not bear any resemblance to the final German govt position (which matters, in that the German govt position will carry great weight towards whatever the EU eventually agrees). The Germans tend to be pragmatic and realistic, so there's hope that in the short term they will put their economic interests (and the economic interests of fellow EU member states who may need further support if one of their biggest export markets is forced to take a large, and very avoidable hit) ahead of the petty political squabbles of a jumped-up bureaucrat. Let's not kid ourselves that Juncker carries any great political weight, except through his position, which is very temporary.
In summary, an awful lot of this depends on whether Germany thinks they can cope with crapping all over the UK, and then picking up the shortfall, or would they rather the UK was fit enough to still be a good customer, but won't get access to all the goodies (such that they may be) somewhere down the line. I think Germany will play the long game, because that way it looks like we both win, although we all know they'll actually win on penalties...

[shaunbhoy]

So although the UK is important, it is not as important as the rest of the EU...

But the thing is, it doesn't have to be an either/or choice.

Luckily, influential businessmen all across the continent realise this. So when the Junckers of the world eventually get sidelined and the Bremoaners stop wetting themselves, matters will all settle down amicably and pragmatically.

Tis the way of things....


HTH

[original PM]

But the thing is, it doesn't have to be an either/or choice.

Luckily, influential businessmen all across the continent realise this. So when the Junckers of the world eventually get sidelined and the Bremoaners stop wetting themselves, matters will all settle down amicably and pragmatically.

Tis the way of things....


HTH

Indeed as many of us said last June the main concern is not the UK leaving the EU more the pointless Bureaucrats who would completely abuse their own power to further their own political agenda with no thought for the business or citizens of either the EU or the UK.

And look what's happening!

And this you would argue really supports one of the main reasons the UK ended up with a leave vote - we do not need a European Parliament as it does not act in the best interest of its members.

[NigelJK]

They have a plan with the French to give him more free Champagne until he gets liver disease.

Brandy would be quicker. As a matter of interest the Champagne houses are (and have been for a while) buying up lots of Kent so that they can import the grapes to make 'Champagne'. Apart from the A.O.C paradox, wonder what the tariff would be it if came to that.