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Hi everyone
Just trying to get ex pats opinions on spain staying in the EU.
Doing lots of reading / listening about this, I truly believe spain will leave the eu at some point. As it appears Germany & France run the European Union & all other countries have to abide by there rules. Yes those 2 countries are dominant parties, but the idea of being A Union is that every country has a equal share on decisions , not be told by these 2 leaders.
Also spain is on its knees financially ( obviously covid hasn't helped ) but spain need tourists & foreigners buying property & businesses to help boost tax income & employment.
Spain was a lot more financially better off as an independent state & yes they are helped with this being a member of the E U, but then they also have to contribute to be a member, whilst also having to be told how much & to whom they trade with.
There was a little whisper recently, spain was getting fed up with being in the E U for various reasons, but probably feel trapped being a member of state & also financially not being in a position financially to pay back the money borrowed.
I feel over time spain will realise they have to deal with this. And in the mean time foreigners my look elsewhere to visit, buy, set up a business & employ local residents. Portugal is already proving popular for this.
Thoughts appreciated.
Stay safe.