I agree this growing chasm between UK and the Germany-France "coalition" could prove to be a serious problem in the EU. It all depends on what option the other EU countries support. I think a great majority of them are with France and Germany on this one, but correct me if I'm wrong.
Full support / cautious support:
UK (biggest supporter), Italy, Spain, Holland and Denmark
Full against / cautious against:
France, Germany, Greece, Austria, Belgium and Luxemburg
No firm position:
Ireland, Portugal, Sweden and Finland
Excalibur
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