The European Union’s Big, Unhappy Family

The UK isn’t the EU’s only “problem child.”

• Gary Younge
• The Nation

Back in January, German Chancellor Angela Merkel entertained the press corps with tales of a bizarre non-negotiation she’d conducted with British Prime Minister Theresa May.

“Make me an offer,” May kept telling Merkel.

To which Merkel would reply: “But you’re leaving—we don’t have to make you an offer. Come on, what do you want?”

To which May would retort: “Make me an…

Five months later…

• The European Union…