Yes to a referendum – yes to a better Europe

The author supports a referendum on EU membership to enhance democracy and resolve economic uncertainty, arguing that the debate should focus on reforming the EU into a body that prioritizes sustainability, human rights, and banking reform over free trade and corporate profit.

• The author advocates for a referendum on EU membership based on democratic principles, noting that no one under the age of 55 has had the opportunity to vote on the UK's relationship with Europe.
• Postponing a referendum until 2018, as proposed by David Cameron, is viewed as a source of economic uncertainty that could damage UK industry and inward investment, while increasing political hostility toward the EU.
• The Green Party proposes a radical reform of the EU to shift its focus away from competition and free trade toward environmental sustainability, transparency, and accountability.
• The EU is identified as the critical level for implementing serious banking reform, a Financial Transaction Tax, and tougher climate policy across its 27 member states to influence global policy.

APA

Lucas, C. (2013). Yes to a referendum – yes to a better Europe. Green European Journal. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/yes-to-a-referendum-yes-to-a-better-europe/

Chicago

Lucas, Caroline. Yes to a referendum – yes to a better Europe. Green European Journal, 2013. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/yes-to-a-referendum-yes-to-a-better-europe/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |last1=Lucas |first1=Caroline |title=Yes to a referendum – yes to a better Europe |publisher=Green European Journal |date=23 January 2013 |url=https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/yes-to-a-referendum-yes-to-a-better-europe/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{lucas2013yes, author = {Lucas, Caroline}, title = {{Yes to a referendum – yes to a better Europe}}, publisher = {Green European Journal}, year = {2013}, month = jan, url = {https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/yes-to-a-referendum-yes-to-a-better-europe/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }