LONDON – Ever since the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community in 1973, after the French withdrew Charles de Gaulle’s veto of its membership, Britain’s relationship with the European integration process has been strained. The British are reluctant Europeans, for historical and cultural reasons.
伦敦——自1973年法国收回戴高乐的否决票让英国加入欧洲经济共同体以来，英国与欧洲一体化进程之间的关系从来没有取得过进展。由于历史和文化的原因，英国人一直与欧洲人貌合神离。