We witnessed in the White House the “Doonbegisation” of Irish foreign policy, a nostalgic version of Oirishness – half Five Lamps, half Five Iron – a dreamy place that resides in the head of the US president. For decades Germany slumbered, allowing the US to set policy, happy to save money under the protective umbrella of the American deterrent. For the first time in this Brexit decade, the EU wants Britain and Britain wants Europe. Is a UK referendum on the EU a political risk 10 years after the last one? One June 2023 study estimated support at 61 per cent (excluding undecideds) against 39 per cent for staying out.

Source: The Times March 16, 2025 00:02 UTC