Brexit Metaphor No 41
Hard Brexit poses the threat of turning the UK into a blank spot on the European map, in a way similar to how West Berlin was treated by East Germany, at least for a few years. Hard Brexit would resemble a self-imposed Napoleonic-style Continental Blockade, shutting out Britain from the crucial cross-border supply chains that modern industry and services depend on.
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| Map of West Berlin, as seen by East Germany (Source: Brilliant Maps) |
Notes:
1. Timeline: This article is part of a daily #BrexitMetaphors series, with 120 more Brexit Metaphors to follow until Brexit day, March 29, 2019.
2. Disclosure: The author has a master's degree in European Integration.
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