This clutching hold of the E.U. is a sign of a lack of national self-confidence - which is not healthy.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The majority people in this country are suffering because of our membership of the E.U.
Most people would agree that the E.U. is too bureaucratic, not transparent or democratic enough and that it often interferes too much in matters that are best left to national governments.
The E.U. is an organization that was created after the Second World War for calming down the nationalism of member states, and it did so very successfully.
There's a physicality and confidence to Americans; they're very present. That's something I enjoy being around because it rubs off on you.
The E.U. is more than just a trade organization or a common market; it is a guarantee of democracy, freedom, justice, and human rights. Nations cannot stay in the E.U. if they do not respect these guarantees.
Ireland has a role to play in making the E.U. united and strong.
Confidence is sky high, but we're also all very grounded. We know, in football, nothing can be taken for granted.
The E.U. is the world's fastest growing democratic body.
We should believe in the strength and vitality of the values which constitute the E.U. and which neighbouring states can believe in and aspire to join.
The E.U. cannot act as guardian of the post-Cold War status quo without risking a collapse of Europe's current institutional infrastructure.
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