Originally Posted By St Eve
Originally Posted By Richard - Aus
It was clear this was a one time event with no turning back.
Not so. Here are three articles from the Lisbon Treaty:

Article 50
5. If a State which has withdrawn from the Union asks to rejoin, its request shall be subject to the procedure referred to in Article 49.
Article 49
Any European State which respects the values referred to in Article 2 and is committed to promoting them may apply to become a member of the Union.
Article 2
The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. These values are common to the Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail.

It may not be desirable, it may be cumbersome and the outcome tenuous - but the process for re-newed membership exists.


Well researched Steve !

I knew there would be a get out of jail free card - the Eurocrats MUST have envisaged such a situation.

Now perhaps - just perhaps - Juncker & co will listen and understand that you cannot trample on all of the people all of the time?

Cheers !

Jeremy

2009 4/4 Sport Green

And nothing else !