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[–] Syldon 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The reason we had such a deal was because we had restrictions for not being a member of the Schengen or the Euro zone. If we rejoined the EU then joining Schengen and the Euro would be a prerequisite. This is the same for all new members of the EU. There would be no punitive conditions as the EU is based on everyone being equal.

[–] Nougat@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

B-b-b-ut if I don't get special treatment, I'm being punished!

[–] Syldon 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Again no. Because the UK was not part of Schengen or in the Euro zone we could not take on the presidency. Since we will not be joining under those conditions this time then that will not apply. EU rules state all new members must be in Schengen, and must also promise to implement a currency change to the Euro. The is no time frame attached to implementing the Euro.

[–] Nougat@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

I thought the /s was clear.

[–] SpiderShoeCult@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's ok, I'm sure Austria and The Netherlands will have UK's back and just veto their Schengen joining ad infinitum for no apparent reason. As for the Euro, the UK can just pull a Sweden or purposefully maintain a highly variable exchange rate so as not to fulfill the requirements for joining the Eurozone.

Alternatively, pull a Denmark and peg it to the Euro and do some voodoo with interest rates when it's in danger of changing parity outside the agreed upon limits. (Not sure if this is what pre-Brexit UK did?)

[–] Syldon 1 points 1 year ago

There will be a few that will make rejoining awkward for the UK. Notable Greece and Spain.

I am fairly sure there are consequences to peeing around with defined limits while in the Euro.