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2016 BREXIT | FUTURE RELATIONSHIP
Brexit a ‘lose-lose’ situation for EU manufacturers
The UK renegotiation, represents a unique opportunity to examine the competitiveness of the EU and put in place measures and policies which drive toward the ambitious goal of bringing industry’s contribution to EU GDP from the current 15% to 20% by 2020. The renegotiation must be seen as an opportunity to create lasting structures and measures for all 28 Member States rather than simply a better deal for the UK.
2016 BREXIT | FUTURE RELATIONSHIP
Assessment impact of a Brexit on UK industry and GDP using the academic literature
The academic literature of the last two decades suggests that a Brexit would be rather at odds with the British own economic interests insofar as it would depress productivity gains in the industrial sector and thus weigh on growth and employment.