This book offers a comprehensive political assessment of Brexit. Based on a historical review
of the role of the United Kingdom in the European Union the author a former diplomat at the
German embassy in London presents well-founded insights into arguments in favor and against
the Brexit deal and the status quo of the Brexit negotiations. Furthermore the book discusses
the consequences of Brexit - for the UK and the rest of the EU for security in Europe and for
the transatlantic relationship as well as for global trade relations and the competitiveness
of Europe and the UK.