Brexit Metaphor 33
The last 2.5 years since the June 2016 Brexit referendum have been a metaphorical eye-opener on the complexity and significance of Britain's relationship with the EU. The next 4 months until Brexit day (March 29, 2019) can turn out to be a physical eye-opener.
On the metaphorical bit: who knew that Britain would be so willing to convert the much maligned 23,000 EU codes and regulations into British law in their entirety? Or that Britain would be so desperate to maintain access to the Single Market? Or that Britain would be so afraid of falling out of the tariff wall of the Customs Union?
On the physical bit: the next 4 months will show whether Britain will indeed stick a metal tool in its eye to prove... I am not sure what.
Hopefully the metaphorical eye-opener has opened the eyes of sufficient numbers of citizens and politicians to tip the balance in a debate polarised by fake news. For the rest, there is an apt movie title: Eyes Wide Shut.
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| Bottle opener (Source: Wikipedia) |
Notes:
1. Timeline: This article is part of a daily #BrexitMetaphors series, with 128 more Brexit Metaphors to follow until Brexit day, March 29, 2019.
2. Disclosure: The author has a master's degree in European Integration.
3. Invitation: If you'd like to contribute to the debate, you are welcome to leave a comment below.
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