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Barnier’s Arrogance May Have Forced Brexit | France News
Michel Barnier may have been the quiet architect of Brexit’s final push — his unyielding stance during David Cameron’s last-ditch talks reportedly sealed the UK’s exit, not through compromise but through what critics call “brutal arrogance.” This episode argues that Barnier’s inflexibility, emblematic of a rigid EU, was the spark that ignited the UK’s departure — a narrative that blames Brussels’ unwillingness to bend for the unraveling of a union. The writer questions whether Barnier fully acknowledges his role, recalling a missed chance for reconciliation. Looking ahead, the piece warns of…
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