EU views of the UK-EU renegotiation

LSE's EUROPP blog has today concluded a series, compiled by me, setting out how the rest of the EU views the prospect of a UK renegotiation of its EU membership. You'll find below links to the countries we've covered (in order of publication) and an LSE list in alphabetical order can be found here.

• Italy: A Brexit would create a dangerous political precedent for Italy
• Poland: Warsaw’s stance will remain uncertain until after the October elections
• Bulgaria: Brexit has been overshadowed by Ukraine, Grexit and the refugee crisis
• Malta: Should Brexit materialise, UK influence in Malta is likely to diminish 
• France: The French are looking for a fair deal for France and the EU, not just Britain
• Netherlands: There is support for the UK’s renegotiation, but only up to a point
• Slovenia: The government believes the EU’s four freedoms should remain the basis for any change
• Latvia: National security, not EU reform, is the priority
• Romania: There is staunch opposition to restrictions on the free movement of people
• Denmark: The Danish government is a firm supporter of UK demands, albeit with some caveats
• Belgium: The Belgian view is that European challenges can only be tackled through deepening European integration
• Luxembourg: There is no enthusiasm in Luxembourg for treaty change
• Ireland: Brexit is a matter of significant and growing concern in Ireland
• Portugal: Lisbon’s attitude has been fairly positive to the renegotiation, but without support for Treaty changes
• Austria: After Brexit and Grexit, could Auxit be next?
• Croatia: Zagreb sympathises with the UK’s positions, but sees few short-term gains from a renegotiation
• Spain: A flexible but Europeanist Response
• Finland: Supportive, but a wait-and-see approach
• Estonia: Brexit would be contrary to Estonia’s interests
• Cyprus: Special ties with the UK will determine Cyprus’s final stance
• Czech Republic: A desire to accommodate British demands, but without treaty changes
• Hungary: A natural supporter for Cameron, but with caveats
• Sweden: Both risks and opportunities in EU renegotiation
• Lithuania: Britain is threatening the EU’s fundamental principles
• Germany: Doubts that Britain really knows what it wants
• Greece: Fears of Grexit slowly shifting to fears of Brexit
• Slovakia: Preserving equal treatment while keeping the UK inside
• EU institutions: The dog that hasn’t yet barked