We did very well for a long time because there weren’t many of us, and climate meant we were very efficient producers of agricultural products that were prized by rapidly growing urban populations abroad.
The EU brings freedom – the freedom to study, travel, work, invest and do business across the continent. In opinion polls, this is considered the most positive result of the EU, alongside peace. Moreover, the euro is a very tangible European public good that is perhaps the strongest guarantee that we will stand together even in times of crisis.