Hans-Olaf Henkel - Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org Let No Man Take Your Crown Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:36:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-Screen-Shot-2024-05-16-at-1.06.13-PM-32x32.png Hans-Olaf Henkel - Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org 32 32 ‘Exit from Brexit‘: German plot to STOP ‘lose-lose‘ divorce & keep UK in EU with new deal https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/exit-from-brexit-german-plot-to-stop-lose-lose-divorce-keep-uk-in-eu-with-new-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exit-from-brexit-german-plot-to-stop-lose-lose-divorce-keep-uk-in-eu-with-new-deal Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:36:41 +0000 http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=29625 The campaign, called ‘Exit from with a New Deal for Britain and the EU‘, was launched by Henreich Weiss, Michael Rogowski, and Hans-Olaf Henkel, three former BDI Presidents – the equivalent of the British CBI – who share the “goal to prevent Brexit”. Mr. Henkel compared the campaign to the Battle of Britain. He said:...

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]]> The campaign, called ‘Exit from with a New Deal for Britain and the EU‘, was launched by Henreich Weiss, Michael Rogowski, and Hans-Olaf Henkel, three former BDI Presidents – the equivalent of the British CBI – who share the “goal to prevent Brexit”.

Mr. Henkel compared the campaign to the Battle of Britain.

He said: “This reminded me of the Battle of Britain, but I think this campaign is the battle for Britain.”

The drive is part of a Europe-wide effort to persuade Brussels to offer a new deal and for UK politicians to reverse the 2016 referendum result in a way that allows MPs to “save face”.

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A campaign designed to thwart Brexit was launched by German economists today

With a new deal for Britain, the British Government would not only have the face-saving opportunity to call Brexit off, it could also credibly assert that with such a deal Britain got what it always wanted: more autonomy over immigration

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The trio cites European Parliament President Donald Tusk’s claim last month that there is a possibility of “no Brexit”.

In a statement, the campaigners said: “With a new deal for Britain, the British Government would not only have the face-saving opportunity to call Brexit off, but it could also credibly assert that with such a deal Britain got what it always wanted: more autonomy over immigration.”

They added there are “plenty of examples” of referendums on European issues that were “overturned once the circumstances changed”.

The economists claimed the “reality” of Brexit is finally coming true, which they said is a “lose-lose” situation.

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Henreich Weiss said the European Union is moving towards a ‘United States of Europe‘

Mr. Rogowski said: “Even if an agreement is reached and an extended transitional period is granted, Brexit is bound to become a lose-lose situation.

“Therefore, rather than focusing only on Brexit negotiations, we should make every effort to avert it.”

The economists said Brexit will also be detrimental to member states because the bloc will lose a “pragmatic voice to counter the increasing pressure to centralize, socialize and harmonize” the European Union.

Mr. Weiss said the is moving towards a “United States of Europe”, but it is not the right time for ever-closer union.

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Michael Rogowski said Brexit is bound to become a lose-lose situation

Referring to EU officials, he added: “The official voices of the Industry Association are too ideological, it is not the right time to go towards a more unified state.

“The Euro created more conflicts, member states want autonomy over their finances and the single currency just creates more pressure.”

The economists also blame Brussels for violating the principles of self-responsibility and competitiveness of the Lisbon Treaty.

They claimed the EU‘s refusal to offer flexibility to allow Britain to control immigration in the UK is one of the factors which led to the EU referendum.

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But they also said the Brexit campaign failed to communicate the “true impact” Britain‘s divorce from Brussels would have on the economy, while the Remain campaign did not communicate the advantages of being part of the EU, “especially the common market and research programmes”.

They compared the impact of Brexit to a train wreck and that a transitional deal will only delay a “tragedy”.

Mr. Henkel said: “We feel obliged to stop two high-speed trains running towards each other on the same railroad track and appeal to all responsible politicians, business people, and citizens. Help us avoid a tragedy of historic dimensions.”

There is also concern that Germany will have to pay more into the European Union budget to make up for the shortfall caused by the UK’s departure.

But, although they asserted Brexit will be a disaster, they did not explicitly say what the economic implications will be – only that business leaders “agree” with their position.

The campaign focuses more on giving the UK autonomy over its borders to control immigration, while economists said there is a new shift in policy across Europe which is moving towards tighter border control.

They said if Brussels gave Britain more control, the UK will be persuaded to remain in the EU.

The campaign also fails to address other aspects of EU membership which the referendum was fought on, such as democracy.

When asked about how the new deal for the UK would address the democratic deficit within the EU, Mr. Henkel said: “Look, I have been in this debate from the very beginning. I’m very much in favor of Britain remaining in the EU, but I was very outspoken in making sure that politicians accept the vote of the British people.

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Hans-Olaf Henkel compared the campaign to the Battle of Britain

“I have defended the British position in the European Parliament. So, I think we have a good record to ensure that first and foremost the wish of the voters is respected.

“The real impact of Brexit is becoming visible to the British population only now and so why then should not British politicians say, ‘Wait a minute, the situation is not as it was then’. Maybe that is the most important aspect.”

He added that at the time of the referendum, it was only Britain who was asking for tighter border controls, but now other countries such as Denmark and Holland are too.

He continued: “Even the moral champion of the world Sweden closed its borders to refugees. Let me remind you that the German refugee policy has totally changed.”

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]]> ‘Don’t leave us with the French!’ Theresa May inspires German demand to quit the EU https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/dont-leave-us-with-the-french-theresa-may-inspires-german-demand-to-quit-the-eu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-leave-us-with-the-french-theresa-may-inspires-german-demand-to-quit-the-eu Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:01:57 +0000 http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=7379 THERESA May has inspired a German exit from the European Union after a former industry leader and influential politician came out in support for the British Prime Minister’s Conservative conference speech. Brexit news: German MEP calls for Berlin to quit EU to avoid France (Image: GETTY•PA)   Hans-Olaf Henkel, a former chief executive of IBM and...

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]]> THERESA May has inspired a German exit from the European Union after a former industry leader and influential politician came out in support for the British Prime Minister’s Conservative conference speech.

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Brexit news: German MEP calls for Berlin to quit EU to avoid France (Image: GETTY•PA)

 

Hans-Olaf Henkel, a former chief executive of IBM and president of the Federation of German Industries, revealed his country would be foolish to remain inside the Brussels bloc with France after the Prime Minister’s keynote address.

The German MEP, a long-time fan of British “pragmatism”, praised Mrs May’s appearance in front of Tory activists in Birmingham, insisting he was left “very much impressed” by her performance.

The Prime Minister declared Britain is “open for business” under her Conservative Government while taking aim at rebellious backbenchers’ presenting their own Brexit plans.

She said the UK will have a “Brexit that might make Britain stronger fifty years from now is no good to you if it makes your life harder today”.

Her vision won the backing of Mr Henkel to proclaim Germany may be better suited out of the EU away from France.

He told Express.co.uk: “If the British go, we Germans should think that over, too.

“I do not want to be left alone with the French.”

The German MEP has been a solo driving force behind an EU bid to offer Britain a new deal in the hope of reversing Brexit.

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As a lone voice in Tuesday’s anti-Brexit EU Parliament debate in Strasbourg, he said the “EU should offer Britain a completely new deal”.

“If Britain leaves the EU, it is as if the 19 smallest states are leaving at the same time,” he added.

“Brussels should now use all its power to keep the UK in the EU. Particularly as a German and a Democrat, I am glad that the Battle of Britain was lost in 1940, but we face a new ‘Battle for Britain’ and if we were to fail to keep the UK in the EU it would be devastating for Germany, for Britain and for Europe.”

With the October European Council summit fast approach, Mrs May’s Birmingham speech once again demanded Brussels show Britain respect while trying to hammer out a withdrawal deal.

She said: “We will not betray the result of the referendum, and we will never break up our country.

“I have treated the EU with nothing but respect. The UK expects the same.

“In a negotiation, if you can’t accept what the other side proposes, you present an alternative. This is what we have done.

“Our proposal is for a free trade deal that provides for frictionless trade in goods.”

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Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1026343/Brexit-news-Theresa-May-Conservative-conference-speech-German-Hans-Olaf-Henkel

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