Abstract
‘Brexit’ has indeed challenged the legitimacy of the ‘European Project’. The decision of UK to leave the EU jolted the age long idea of a ‘united Europe’. The region has managed to survive on the ideals of mutual economic growth, single market, equality, and free movement across borders. With UK deciding to leave the EU, the validity of nourishing these ideals is inevitably questioned. On the other hand, it also questions the sustainability of a United Kingdom as well. Consequently, will this mean the end of a connected Europe and even a combined UK? Particularly, what are the underlying principles which led to the unprecedented verdict of leave? And most importantly, will there be voices from other European states to leave the EU as well? This article is an endeavor to analyze the reasons of leave for the UK. It attempts to focus on the key objections of the Britons and how this decision might affect the bilateral relations between the UK and EU. Furthermore, it also sheds light on what might lie ahead of this decision and perceptions of major powers, about the decision. Needless to say, that the consequences of a divided Europe would indeed be felt on its periphery and beyond.
Keyword(s)
legitimacy, consortium, peacefully, constitutional, Environment