Britain is the most skeptical country among the 28 member States of the European Union. It is convincing that many British people feel that they have been dragged down in the process of European integration, and think that Britain does not have the same political ambitions as other European countries.

In terms of market opening, many British people think that Britain has always been more dependent on the global market than other European countries, and it is better for Britain to accept the open global market than to be confined to the EU market. Geopolitically, across a strait, many Britons have no sense of Europe at all. Problems such as refugees and population mobility have made many British people more suspicious and disgusted with the EU.

Why did Cameron propose a referendum?

Cameron used the "referendum on Britain's withdrawal from the EU" to ask the EU for a price, so as to negotiate new contracts with the EU, establish new relationships, reduce more burdens and gain more benefits.

Cameron hopes to win public opinion, get votes and try to bridge the rift within the party. At present, the referendum has failed to bridge internal differences as Cameron hoped.

Why did you choose the referendum on June 20 16?

According to the plan put forward by Cameron in 20 13, the referendum will be held before the end of 20 17. At present, the aggravation of the refugee problem in Europe makes the tendency of referendum to stay in Europe even weaker. Cameron believes that the referendum should be held as early as possible, especially in summer, which is the season for more refugees to flood in, so the British government hastily decided to hold a referendum in June.

Why does the referendum have a negative impact on Britain?

No matter whether Britain chooses to stay or not, it must negotiate a new relationship contract with the EU. The short time is two or three years, and the long time is seven or eight years. According to the International Monetary Fund, this will inevitably affect Britain's economic output.

The referendum on Britain's withdrawal from the EU also has ramifications. The most serious, such as triggering another Scottish independence referendum. This may mean that Scotland may really leave Britain.

Why does the referendum have a negative impact on the EU?

Britain is the financial center of Europe, and the financial market hates unpredictable turmoil. The referendum on Britain's withdrawal from the EU has had a negative impact on European financial markets.

The biggest blow to the EU is the integration process and its beliefs. The referendum on Britain's withdrawal from the EU has greatly contributed to the radical anti-European momentum in Europe. According to a recent poll in Sweden, half of people think that if Britain leaves the EU, Sweden should follow suit. Le Pen, chairman of the French far-right party National Front, also advocates withdrawing from the EU, which will impact the 20 17 French presidential election. European integration is facing a new round of impact from anti-European forces.