The UK and European countries are treating the question of splitting up as a matter of conflicting economic interests.

The EU cites four basic principles, all a matter of mere trade: "free movement" of goods, services, capital and labor.

I think any political entity should adopt, as its basic principles, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Health and Well-being. The European Union does not treat these as very important, so Europe must either fix the EU or get rid of it.