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Advantages and Disadvantages of Being in the EU Dan Kimberley 8CP

UKThe advantages of being in the EU include the right of citizens living and

working in other member states. The UK does not lose any many due to

being in the EU and in fact makes a large profit from being involved in

business that runs off a single market. The UK would also lose laws about

unemployment and social protection.

The disadvantages of being in the EU include a certain amount being paid for

membership and the so-called 'Hidden Tariff' that occurs when goods are

transported around the EU.

GermanyDue to its geographical location in Europe open borders and free movement

between member states of the EU mean that tourists of bordering countries,

of which there are many, would easily be able to visit and gain money for the

country. Of course there is also the advantage of free trade.

Disadvantages of Germany's membership include countries such as Greece,

Portugal and Ireland that are financially unstable put a drain on the

effectiveness of the EU and put a drain on all of the countries. On a more

general note, having set laws for so many countries is potentially problematicdue to all the different cultures and social norms differentiating by country.