Board #44 - Getting the Ick? Why Britain Left, and Italy Stayed

• In Event: 75-308 - Poster Session: The Historical and Institutional Context of European Politics

Brief Overview

I ask why Britain left the EU, while Italy stayed even though they share Eurosceptic and populist sentiments. I argue that Italy's historic ties to the EU prevent Italy from exiting the EU.

Author

• Alexandra E Ahlbeck, Denison University