Unencumbered by the euro, and benefiting from long-standing commercial relationships beyond Europe, Britain is in a particularly strong position to push back against EU institutions. This may be self-serving, but it should not be a surprise; in fact, with businesses throughout Europe seeking markets elsewhere, Britain’s approach may well herald similar developments elsewhere.
长期受益于欧洲以外商业关系、且不受欧元拖累的英国尤其有能力反对欧盟体制。这或者有些自私自利，但却并不令人意外；事实上，因为全欧洲企业都在其他地方寻找市场，英国的做法很可能带动其他地方取得类似的进步。