How did Brexit and the relationship with Europe at large revive federalism and regional tensions in the UK?

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[...] How did Brexit and the relationship with Europe at large revive federalism and regional tensions in the UK? The file I will present you with today belongs to the theme "Changing environments: Borders and Spaces". Here, this theme applies to the UK and the EU and more particularly on how the Brexit has impacted both separately and together. I will answer the following question: How did Brexit and the relationship with Europe at large revive federalism and regional tensions in the UK? [...]

[...] The author seems to be laughing at the mistakes made by the childish and naive UK's decisions. If a new Brexit referendum was voted today, it is almost certain that it would be a failure as every constituent part has lost. Is it the end of the UK? 2-What could and can still be done to improve the situation? In document Timothy Garton Ash insists on the necessity to reinforce federalism, that is to say, to maintain the unity of the UK but also to give more powers to the "satellites" around the British Crown. [...]

[...] On the other hand, EU politics still need to be clarified too ("the essential British argument over the EU is about who does what and at what level" in document lines 34-35). To conclude, Brexit is the result of votes that either did not accurately reflect the will of each constituent part or stemmed from false beliefs. In all cases, it was a mistake threatening the kingdom and each constituent part to its end. The solution is therefore to open to Europe. [...]

[...] This "mess" (title of document was created by Boris Johnson for the sake of his leadership during the elections. The situation is one between soft and hard Brexit considering "the nightmare of barriers and bureaucracy" (document line 19). In Wales, inner discord concerning European membership also appears at a regional level as we find those who are in favour of it the Welsh-speaking areas whereas those who live in the border towns and areas of central Wales such as Wrexham and Powys voted for Brexit. [...]

[...] This referendum revealed the necessity to reach greater logic and efficiency thanks to federalism and greater representativity. The challenge is all the harder as discontents are blatant, traditional institutions are questioned, the UK's economy has weakened and the politics from Brussels are complex and exacting. Document Patrick Chappatte, The International New York Times, 2016. [...]