Ten years ago, British voters – previously believed in Europe to be among the continent’s most pragmatic – chose to leave the European Union. The decision was genuinely historic. Britain withdrew from Europe’s de facto federation. In my view, it weakened both Britain and Europe. For Ireland, it created a ongoing strategic nightmare. It is ongoing because Brexit is a process rather than an event. Switzerland’s long and complicated relationship with the EU shows that relations between the EU and close, economically integrated neighbours need to be worked on continuously as the context on both sides, particularly with regards to…

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