Chapter 9: The Impact of Brexit and the Refugee Problem on the European Union
This essay was translated by SUN Li and proofread by HOU Songshan and WU Chengyi.
It can be said that the European Union (EU) was confronted with many troubles in 2016. The ensuing ramifications of the financial and debt crises have come to emerge in social and political domains, and in particular, the impact brought about by the United Kingdom’s Brexit referendum and the refugee problem has been more tangible. The internal contradictions have surged subsequently, populism has been gaining momentum, and the European integration process has also suffered serious setbacks. Therefore, more uncertainties can be anticipated in the future.