Merkel comments on UK EU referendum

The transcript discusses the importance of trade agreements for countries like Germany and the UK, emphasizing that individual countries cannot achieve the same results alone. It argues that being part of the EU allows for more effective negotiations, benefiting the UK and its citizens. The decision-making power ultimately lies with the people of the UK, but the speaker believes that EU membership better serves British interests.

Why is it difficult for a single country to achieve optimal trade agreement results?

• Because they cannot negotiate effectively alone.

• Because they lack the necessary resources.

• Because they do not have enough skilled negotiators.

• Because they are not interested in trade agreements.

What is one advantage of the UK being part of the EU during negotiations?

• It enables the UK to use the collective influence of the EU.

• It gives the UK access to more resources.

• It allows the UK to negotiate independently.

• It reduces the UK's responsibilities in negotiations.

How does the speaker view the impact of EU membership on the quality of outcomes for the UK?

• It would have no impact on the outcomes.

• It would be better than negotiating alone.

• It would be the same as negotiating alone.

• It would be worse than negotiating alone.

Who ultimately decides on the UK's membership in the EU?

• The European Union.

• The British government.

• The people of the UK.

• The United Nations.

What belief does the speaker express about EU membership and British concerns?

• It would have no effect on British concerns.

• It would make British concerns worse.

• It would address British concerns better.

• It would not address British concerns at all.