The EEC/EU has been one of the strongest stabilizing forces against the return of fascism in Western and later Eastern Europe by embedding democracy, interdependence, and cooperation We absolutely need the EU, and its Human Rights, to help protect us from the rising Far Right, especially in the uk
The far-right is doing well in Europe. The EU did nothing as Hungary was taken over by a dictator. Then far-right Trumpists took up the reigns in Italy and Poland. I think we got lucky in France and in this country, but maybe not for long. I voted Remain, but I don't see the EU as saviours.
Fair point Ani. I am however sure that the EEC/EU as a whole has been fundamental as a moderator , and to preventing conflict. Remember only a couple of years ago Tories were genuine in their threat to use Royal Navy gunboats to forcibly exclude French vessels from England’s “sovereign” waters