Europe Day (without the UK in it)

5 months since the end of Brexit transition period at the start of 2021 (out of the Single Market & the Customs Union. Already a year since the UK left the EU). The UK may thrive outside the European Union but we all know for the fact that it is still an European country. 🇪🇺🇬🇧

There is countries in the European continent that are non EU countries: Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Monaco, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, etc. 

Brexit & isolation (particularly politics of isolation. Politically & economically) undermines the UK - EU relations. Red tape, bureaucracy, customs duties, no frictionless trade, non tariff barriers. 

Especially the recent events with violence in Northern Ireland and fishing dispute between Jersey and France. google.co.uk google.co.uk 

Although it’s good there’s a trade deal, it is no better than the EU membership. 

I hope that the UK & the EU27 can continue to be partners & neighbours by working together on mutual interests on areas (topics) that have to be dealt including combating climate change.

Brexit have turned the UK - EU relations upside down & the government (UK govt) is not seeming to treat the EU27 like a friend & ally. No wonder Scotland really wants to gain independence from the United Kingdom. 

So from the side of the Channel, I want to say to the 27 members of the EU. Happy Europe Day from the UK. 🇬🇧🇪🇺

The UK and continental Europe have an common history together. With the UK in or out of the EU, they both equally have something in common. It’s what unites them than divides them. Great Britain and Mainland Europe. Especially we live in the globalised world. 

So I hope and pray there should be a positive relationship between Britain & the EU. Rather than a hostile & bad relationship.