We’re not part of Pesco, we’ve opted out along with Denmark and possibly Malta?
Also, we’ve negotiated third country involvement on a case by case basis, plus an arrangement for our forces to train together and plan funding and infrastructure alongside the Pesco initiative to maintain alignment. This will continue even after a ND.
I agree that there are concerns about e.g. the command structure etc but Brexit won’t affect our involvement in Pesco, we’ll just have no say as to the future direction.
What are your concerns re QMV? It seems to have been working very well. Not something I’ve seen as cause for concern though so I might have missed something troubling. Really interested in what you think.
The Greek issues were complex but should have been handled better. Lessons have been learned in terms of entry reqs to the single currency and sources of fiscal support for member states. Work ongoing to avoid similar issues in future.
It’s not perfect by a long shot but if, as I hope, we elect more committed, hardworking MEPs in the upcoming elections, concerns about the way the Greek situation was handled can be addressed more purposefully. There is certainly a will among members to insure against a repeat.
Most leave supporters I know are free marketeers who are keen to deregulate financial services, open up our domestic markets, NHS etc to international competition, scale back on employment law and do away with most forms of taxation.