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- n. US One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union
- adj. US Of or pertaining to Euro-skeptics or Euro-skepticism
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“The most recent reform, the long-gestating Lisbon Treaty, only came into force last year, after nearly a decade of work, and after embarrassments that no one would like to suffer again: a failed referendum in Ireland and months of delay as the Euro-skeptic Czech president withheld his signature.”
“The EU now knows that this Prime Minister can say 'No,'" said John Redwood, a Euro-skeptic former Conservative minister, on his blog.”
The Wall Street Journal: Investors Brace for Bank Verdict on EU Plan
“Euro-skeptic WSJE: Besides inflation, what else should investors be wary of?”
“Derived of any sense of a unifying European identity -- as a Nation of Europe -- the EU will probably evolve along the lines of the late French President Charles de Gaulle's vision of a Europe of Nations or more likely resemble former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's Euro-skeptic scheme of a loose European free-trade zone.”
“Banks and financial firms also fret over how much influence the traditionally "Euro-skeptic" Conservative Party would wield amid other European leaders in Brussels.”
“Whereas former President Lech Kaczynski was universally seen as more Atlanticist, Euro-skeptic, and wary of Russia, Komorowski has made it clear in his campaign that his focus will be elsewhere, specifically Brussels and Poland's immediate Western neighbors, Germany and France.”
“The Czech Republic, traditionally one of the more Euro-skeptic of the EU's 27 member states, is one of nine countries which have not yet ratified the treaty.”
“They must forge coalitions for progressive and reformist politics with parties that dislike the pro-rich economics, the moralizing against single moms and, often, foreigners, as well as the Euro-skeptic nationalism on offer from European conservatives.”
“However, the fact that the SAA was offered right before the elections could potentially cause quite the opposite; it could strengthen the Euro-skeptic political subjects that have most support among the radical segments of the electorate.”
David and Goliath: What is behind the EU Stabilization and Association Agreement with Serbia?
“A significant faction is "Euro-skeptic," opposed to any sacrifice of sovereignty to Brussels.”
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