@ISIDEWITHQuestionsForeign policy11yrs ago

Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?

Should Spain withdraw from the European Union?

The European Union is a politico-economic union of 28 countries with a combined population of over 510 million. The purpose of the EU was to promote free trade and immigration within its internal market. Each member country would also enact similar laws regarding agriculture and development. Since 2007, public support for EU membership in Spain has fallen 50%. Many Spanish voters blame the great recession on strict economic rules that were imposed under EU membership. Proponents leaving the EU argue that membership undermines Spain's sovereignty and leaving would help Spain control immigration. Opponents of leaving the EU argue would damage trade, cause unemployment and harm foreign investment.

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3%
Yes, but maintain free trade agreements with EU nations
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No, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributions
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No, but renegotiate the terms of our monetary contributions

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