While a vote for ‘Brexit’ will create by far the biggest waves, whichever way the vote goes on June 23, there will be political fall out to contend with. Here are just some scenarios:
The exit of Britain could contribute not to disintegration but a consolidation of authoritarian governance in the European Union.
Clive Lewis' speech at the Another Europe is Possible event in London. (Video)
John McDonnell's speech at the Another Europe is Possible event in London. (Video)
Owen Jones' speech at the Another Europe is Possible event in London. (Video)
The arguments made at the openDemocracy-sponsored VoteIn rally were, at last, convincing. But is the campaign refusing to engage with Brexiteers’ grievances?
Yanis Varoufakis' speech from the Another Europe is Possible event in London. (Video)
The geometrics of politics have changed. European federalism is ill-designed to respond, to be sure. But national rescaling can only reinvigorate nationalism.
A victorious ‘Leave’ vote, vindicating a campaign driven by xenophobia and clearing the path for far-right domination of British politics, could mark a shift towards hyper-nationalist policies across further member states.
Anthony Barnett's Blimey, it could be Brexit! has provoked perceptive discussion among our readers. Here, we bring you the best of Blimey, below-the-line.
The British armed forces have quietly turned to their traditional methods of finding “manpower” when they see themselves running short.
openDemocracy founder Anthony Barnett discusses DiEM25, Brexit and European democracy with Yanis Varoufakis. Recorded at the Another Europe is Possible event in London, 28 May 2016.
