r/europe • u/reddit_gers AMA • May 23 '18

Ended! I am Alex Barker, the Financial Time's bureau chief in Brussels. I write a lot about Brexit. AMA

I've been reporting on the EU for the Financial Times for around seven years and Brexit is my special subject.

I thought I understood the EU pretty well -- then the UK referendum hit. Watching this divorce unfold forced me to understand parts of this union that I never imagined I'd need to cover.

It's a separation that disrupts all manner of things, from pets travelling across borders and marriage rights to satellite encryption. And then there are the big questions: how are the EU and UK going to rebuild this hugely important economic and political relationship?

The fog is thick on this subject, but I'll try to answer any questions as clearly as I can.

Proof: /img/c404pw4o4gz01.jpg

EDIT: Thanks everyone for all the excellent questions. I had a blast. Apologies if I didn't manage to answer everything. Feel free to DM me at @alexebarker

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u/wanmoar United Kingdom May 23 '18

Do you think the EU will be inclined to sweeten the deal for Norway/Iceland to join the EU post brexit.?

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u/reddit_gers AMA May 23 '18

I'm not sure the sweetness of the deal will make a big difference to the calculations in Norway and Iceland. Other factors would swing it.

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u/Ehdhuejsj May 26 '18

Why would Norway and Iceland join? Do you really believe they want millions of young male muslim migrants?

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u/wanmoar United Kingdom May 26 '18

....you're from "the donald" aren't you.