
Commentary / World Feb 11, 2020
After Brexit, Europe lives on
While Britain has left Europe, Europeans should not abandon the British legacy — particularly the deep, historical commitment to liberalism.
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While Britain has left Europe, Europeans should not abandon the British legacy — particularly the deep, historical commitment to liberalism.
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