Will The EU Collapse After The UK Leaves? - Brexit Explained

There are many people who believe that without the United Kingdom the European Union is in major trouble. So are they right, will the EU fall apart without the UK?

[teutorixaleria]

Guys I really don't understand your analysis here, it's all nonsense.

The averages you show and talk about changing don't actually effect anything.

the EU average unemployment goes up after the UK leaves. Yes true. But the actual unemployment rate in every single member state won't change at all so it's really a non impact.

Also your point about growth is also just silly. The EU's average growth will be faster without the UK. True, but once again it won't actually effect the growth of each member nation (barring other effects like reduced trade). It's a useless comparison, just removing the UK from the EU average isn't an analysis of the potential damage Brexit could do. The EU economy will grow faster on average over time but will suffer a massive decrease in total GDP by the UK leaving.

The video didn't really present anything of substance to support any hypothesis of what will happen post Brexit just useless out of context statistics.

[Sovietboishibawithak]

Who’s watching after the uk has left the European Union lol

[Harry-tbyo]

There was never a chance that the EU would collapse because the UK left. Its predecessor, the EEC did quite well without the UK, that's something Brits tend to forget because it doesn't fit their overinflated sense of self-importance.

[ganrimmonim]

Well, this ageded well...😅...Brexit if anything has strengthened the EU. And on the other hand makes it all most impossible for other nations to leave. Whereas it might well end the UK.

[commonsense]

No the EU won’t collapse, for a quite simple reason.
What can individual countries achieve alone? Against America, Russia, India, China?
If we didn’t have the EU, we would have no protection against our privacy, worse economies, less trade, as a unit of 27 countries we actually have the ability of influence and protect ourselves and not be left at the mercy of other giant economies.
UK has failed to realize that because of their former colonial history they think the reason why EU is powerful is because of Britain. That’s why they are in denial over the consequences to everyone of brexit.

[propositionjoe]

The UK never really fully embraced the EU and because of geography the people from the UK feel no sense of connection to the EU. Hence why when a bunch of bullshit is spouted about how the UK will be better without the EU people blindly voted for it. The problems in the UK are nothing to do with the EU. This video about averages literally means nothing, there are still poorer countries in eastern europe who are part of the EU.
The EU countries always considered the UK as the bad apple, the people on the mainland are very united in trade and travel. Without the UK voting against the other EU countries on things like one army ect this would only makes the EU stronger. Also if the UK picks a super soft Brexit then nothing will change except the UK will have no say in EU laws, and will have to pay more to stay in the single market than now. If the UK goes for a hard brexit then companies will leave and set up in the EU making it's economy stronger and the UK economy will stagnate for at least 20 years. The EU won't collapse anytime soon, and if anyone who voted Brexit had ever lived on the mainland they would understand why. The countries of the EU are becoming ever more interconnected to create ever lasting peace and growth for all, that seperating isn't logical. The UK can continue it's economic stagnation and the people can continue being so narrow minded because franky it seems like nobody else in the EU even cares. I'm certainly glad I left when I did.

[danielskomp]

The question should be, will the UK survive after Brexit

[joeblack]

It's too complex to know for sure. If the other EU nations are clever they will wait for Brexit to settle in for a few years. And possibly even wait a few years after another nation leaves. Before they make a decision. Science works. Brexit should be treated as an experiment to gather data.

[kierangreene]

Yes the Union will collapse....the union of Scotland, England, Wales and Britain's last colony....Northern Ireland.

[MarkoKraguljac]

Can anyone explain how UK's financialized, resource exporting, unproductive, balloon economy can even compare to German economy?

[richardclarke]

Barnier: "So shall we start with our opening statements then? I'lll go first : "the EU is built on four indissociable pillars - freedom of movement of goods, of services, of capital and of labour."
Davies : “Somone’s just written here ‘Have cake and eat it’…”

[stoissdk]

Not sure why this popped up in my feed. However, an update on the prediction made in this video, might be a good idea.

[mirrorflame]

OP the UK gains a lot more from the EU - in the form of business, financial advantages, legal advantages and more so they receive more than they pay. It's been proven so many times over the last 3 years. Not to mention, all the grants awarded to Britain by the EU which will easily cancel out any change that was remaining. Add to this, the sheer number of Brits working in the EU and "stealing" their jobs by your words. You gain a lot more than you give.
Heck, even London became a big financial center once again due to the fact that they were the easiest English language access to the Single Market. Otherwise, they couldn't compete with NY, Tokyo, Beijing, Mumbai, Singapore and a dozen other financial centers with more opportunities and growth.

Also, just this question shows typical British ego. No the entire continent is not going to crumble because you left. It's not a damn hollywood movie where the Anglo's are the only capable ones. This is life. They were doing well before you came, they will do well after you leave.

[parsatayebi]

Yes. The EU will fall apart because they have to make a new flag.

[familybarone]

Britain has been slowing Europe integration down. A European army would never happen if Britain was in it as they are always again it. One day we will see only voted politician at the EU. Things will change.

[sandidanebi]

So let me dissolve your points with facts.

1) EU is not in any problems because of UK leaving, our products will be sold in UK as they are right now.
2) UK is in huge trouble, Japan is not willing to play by your rules which means that you can only rely on USA deal which means you are fucked.
3) UK left and a lot of people left the UK. Your food is rotting in the fields because there are no "bad people from other countries that came here to steal and rape our women", lol...
4)UK did put a lot of money in EU cash pocket, but by far they are the ones that spent it. So EU is not losing much. UK on the other hand is losing, guaranteed, monetary help.
5)Yes, you have no trade deal. The free market is no longer here for you.
6)....

[peterjones]

That's right, countries like Switzerland and Norway outside the EU that do really badly! What people don't seem to understand is that no country in the EU gets a good trade deal. The reason being that they have to accommodate the needs of the other 27 countries. Whereas, a country on their own can shape a deal that is good for them and them alone. Like America for instance.

[RichardFanders]

Congrats on your first 1000 subscribers.

[guy]

I love how the English people think they are so important. The UK was the only country not cooperating with the EU I think it's good they left. Just let them do their own thing on their island. Meanwhile we build an EU army.

[gwo]

Sorry, for a moment i thought i was watching something from sky news.. you've basically made a video based on EU statistics, nothing more.