The British next week shall decide their future in the EU. Last three opinion polls known in the Czech environment show that most people prefer the Brexit, i.e. Britain to leave the Union. Also the Sun daily backed the position. Can we say it is done, and over? That the 28 is becoming 27 again? 

The polls are coming thick and fast now and 7 of the last 10 are in favour or Brexit. I can‘t predict the future but there has been a significant swing to Brexit; I do look forward to voting Leave on Thursday. 

Czech media publish many opinions of various people, scenarios what happens if the British left the EU. It is no exception to hear that the UK may collapse, cut itself off, economically speaking, from the major market, and that the people will regret bitterly such a step. Do you think Brexit can impact Britain as suggested, or even your company since you are working internationally? 

Great Britain is the 5th largest economy in the world; we purchase more goods and services from the Eurozone that the zone does from us. One example is that last year we purchased more German cars than the rest of Europe put together. Added to this is the fact that the Eurozone, as a percentage of world GDP, is declining and has been for a number of years, and also, unfortunately, suffers from severe youth unemployment. I am certain that the Europeans will not cut off their metaphorical nose to spite their trading face when it is in their over-riding interest to develop and maintain trade with countries who want to trade with them. I don’t think Europe is spiteful but let‘s wait and see. 

As a company that works almost exclusively internationally, I see no issue or difficulty in joining the rest of the world in having to apply for visas to enter Europe, if that does become a reality, as I already do this for most other countries – this just requires a little more fore thought and time appreciation.