Soviet Union 1991

Today’s first update

It was only after the British government actually announced that it was about to hold a referendum on leaving the EU that Germany and France realized the seriousness of the situation. Cole, who initially thought about delaying time to solve the problem, finally realized that if they did not negotiate with the United Kingdom, They are very likely to lose this EU ally.

But asking Germany and France to sacrifice their interests to protect British interests is something no one can do, and no one will commit such a fool's errand. Therefore, although the two countries shouted to maintain the unity of the EU and prevent the EU from splitting. But everyone knows that this sentence is just an empty slogan. Without sincere cooperation, their negotiations with the UK will not make much progress.

However, Prime Minister Major still regards this negotiation as a life-saving straw. If even France and Germany refuse to save themselves, then the EU will be completely finished. If the UK chooses to withdraw, those Central European or Nordic countries that are originally dissatisfied with trade deficits and dumping will withdraw from the EU one after another after the UK sets a precedent. By then, this will be a nightmare for Europe. Of course, for the Soviet Union, seeing the EU split was the happiest thing.

Moreover, Yanayev is also secretly planning a new plan. He is unwilling to let the European Union become the dominant power in Europe. Yanayev also has his own special "Council for Economic Mutual Assistance" plan in mind, and is trying to sow discord in the EU's relations. Only then will Yanayev reveal his true purpose.

Candidates attending the tripartite talks include French Prime Minister Juppe, German President Roman Herzog and British Prime Minister John Major. Judging from the lineup of the negotiations, the candidates for the national representatives of France and Germany are suspected of shirking their responsibilities. , perhaps both Chirac and Kohl realized that the problem itself was unsolvable, so they simply chose to avoid the meeting.

"If we sacrifice our interests to win over the UK, other countries will follow suit. Even if the UK votes to leave the EU in a referendum, it may also cause countries that are dissatisfied with the EU to break away from this organization. Generally speaking, whether we win over or let it develop, the EU will There will be losses and there will be losses. "Before the meeting started, President Roman had already negotiated with Prime Minister Juppé on this issue. Both sides believed that this meeting was unlikely to achieve a major breakthrough. At best, it was just a few indifferent remarks. That’s all.

“After continuous discussions between France and Germany, we believe that the opinions put forward by the British government are a bit excessive. First of all, it is about the import of agricultural products. The British hope to negotiate to reduce various handling fees again, but this is already our responsibility. The lowest offer we can give, even if we threaten to withdraw, we cannot reduce taxes on this issue. "This is the first point.

Although what Jupe said was harmless, it made John Major slowly frown. He had an ominous premonition that this meeting was not to solve the problem, but to delay it.

"Second point, I think we should just make it clear. It is the British economic problem. I know that the UK is in a state of unrest recently. You urgently need to open a gap in the EU to divert the attention of the people. Then It is to declare the UK’s victory in the EU negotiations, but we do not think this is the best way to solve the problem. The UK should reflect on its own situation. This is the only way to solve the economic problem, isn’t it?”

After saying these two points, Jupe looked at the other party calmly. He was equivalent to a disguised showdown in this conference room, which meant that we wanted to see Britain, the European bastard, be destroyed, and he was not willing to give a penny. to help you. This is not adding insult to injury, this is settling old and new grudges together.

Prime Minister Major patted the table lightly, then stood up. Under the puzzled eyes of everyone, he said to himself, "To put it bluntly, this meeting is actually delaying time. Of course you know that there will be compensation for passing the meeting." It’s impossible to control the British economy with aid, so you’d rather see us suffer than help us, right?”

"You can't say that, Prime Minister John Major, we are just letting you know clearly, what is the current situation in Europe? Does the UK have the capital to open its mouth? Of course not. If you think it does, it is only for your country. Illusion." President Herzog said gloatingly. Anyway, the EU brings far more profits to Germany every year than the UK brings to itself, so he doesn't care about the feelings of the UK at all.

"Then let me tell everyone here what will happen after the UK withdraws from the EU." John Major sneered. Do you really think that if these guys refuse to save themselves, the UK will have no way to punish the EU? He has already planned his way out. Since Europe is unwilling to be generous, Britain will turn the entire EU into a pot of porridge and fully assume the role of Europe's troublemaker.

"The UK can leave the EU, and of course future tariff negotiations will start again. I understand all of this. But..."

Major paused deliberately and slowly and methodically laid out his trump card. He also considered whether he would still have the strength to fight back if the EU did not agree to his request. "I think that by then the UK will already have a tradition of friendship. The Netherlands will withdraw from the EU together. Don’t think we don’t know about the relationship between France and Germany against Royal Dutch Petroleum. The fact that the Netherlands is silent about the company's actions does not mean that the UK will not stand up for justice. Moreover, Germany severely suppressed Amsterdam in the European ocean shipping industry. The Dutch government has never forgotten this matter, so I think if the UK wins over the Netherlands. If they do, they should be more successful than France and Germany.”

Herzog looked a little embarrassed. Suppressing Rotterdam's status as a major European port and snatching oil profits from the weak Dutch government were all secret deals, but Prime Minister Major openly put them on the negotiating table, clearly preparing to show no mercy to Germany.

"Secondly, regarding the Libya issue, we are now officially withdrawing from military operations in Libya, which means that we will no longer take over the air strikes against the Libyan government forces, and the UK will also maintain a neutral attitude towards Libya policy." Since it is clear that France and Germany have divided up Libya's oil fields behind their backs, the UK will simply go with the flow and stop, and shift its energy to European affairs.

Hearing what Major said, the French Prime Minister was stunned for a moment, which meant that the task of air strikes on Libya fell on him, because Britain was not willing to do it, and the German Air Force did not have the ability to strike long-range. Juppé did not show any dissatisfaction with Major's move, because France's oil interests in Libya were enough to support the military expenses of France's air strikes, so even if Britain chose to withdraw, France would still be the winner in life.

However, Britain's anger towards France and Germany is bound to make Prime Minister Major launch targeted retaliation. What was said just now is just a prelude. Prime Minister Major's trump card is to destroy the EU's team building and make the European joint movement fail completely. "Don't underestimate Britain's influence. I can support the Dutch government to leave the EU, and I can also support other countries to leave the EU. I just want to know who will suffer more losses at that time?"

"Finally, it's about the political situation in Europe. When the Iron Curtain was confronting, we discussed issues together within the framework of NATO and the EU. Now the Soviet Union's power is no longer tolerated, so I don't think it's necessary to target the Soviet Union as the number one political enemy. Maybe there will be further trade cooperation between me and the Soviet Union."

"What do you mean?" Herzog finally couldn't help it and rebuked Prime Minister Major. Britain and the Soviet Union joined forces. This picture is too beautiful to imagine. Besides, France was secretly colluding with the Soviet Union. In this way, Germany was completely isolated in Europe.

What will happen after isolation? Herzog suddenly felt that Germany's future was heading towards a dark future.

Prime Minister Juppé also had the same idea. No one dared to deny Britain's influence in Europe. Once the other side chose to fight to the death, even France and Germany might not be able to survive this revenge crisis, because he felt that Major was determined to fight them to the death.

Prime Minister John Major replied to him coldly, "It doesn't make any sense. Since you want appeasement, then I tell you, even if Britain is going to die, it will drag the entire European Union down with it!" (To be continued.)