The reluctant European. (Britain's relationship with the European Union)(A Survey of Britain's New Politics)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: September 21, 1996 | Copyright information

The next government of Britain must face two crucial issues regarding Britain's future relationship with Europe. Britain must define its role in creating a single European currency and address political integration with the European Union.

IN ONE way, the charge that the Tories bring nothing but a dull complacency to the debate on constitutional reform is unfair (quite apart from the fact that their record as constitutional revolutionaries belies their soothing words). Europe, afte...

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