The United Kingdom is set to decide its European future…… Should we stay or should we leave the European union?

How long has Britain been part of the European Union? The EU’s roots lie in Europe’s postwar attempts to prevent future conflict between the continent’s main powers through economic and political counter-dependence. Britain did not initially see itself as part of this project, then known as the European Economic Community. But as the economic benefits became clearer, pressure to join grew. Britain eventually joined in This was the last time the British people were asked to directly vote on the matter. In the years since, the UK has been an active if somewhat unenthusiastic member, declining to join Europe’s single currency, the euro, in 2002 and ceding influence to the EU’s historic drivers France and Germany.

Pros and cons of leaving the EU How will it affect you? How will it affect your community? Discuss and research in pairs. video