1. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 1 The Economist Country Opinion Grid A few years ago, The Economist (Is this not the best revue written in English in the world?) published a grid showing differing national attitudes within Europe. It is well worth a revisit! I have made some very minor tweaks, however..... and added Norway, which was missing from the original list. For each category, think of YOUR answer, then click to see what the Economist said! The Economist - subscription homepage

2. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 2 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! That Europe forgets about Haider..... mass immigration from the East..... We are badly misunderstood. Watch those neo-Nazis! Stupendous country: Salzburg, Vienna!! Thank you for the music. See here: The LechtalThe Lechtal AUSTRIA

3. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 3 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! Brussels as capital of new superstate Belgium disintegrates – secedes from EU We have lots of good ideas. Tiresome zealots! Who can name more than three famous Belgians? (Hercule Poirot doesnt count!!) BELGIUM

4. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 4 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! EU becomes and remains giant free-trade area Britain submerged into European superstate We are the only country which obeys the rules. US stooges – make up your mind or leave, We signed up for a common market, not a loathsome, arrogant, bureaucratic European Empire superstate ruled from Brussels. BRITAIN

5. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 5 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! EU integration stops welfare state dismantled by EU Nobody understands us. Please stop having referendums If only France were more like lovely little unpretentious Denmark! DENMARK

6. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 6 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! EU mutual security pact ends Russian threat EU-Russian antagonism We're no trouble - not like those other Nordics. no trouble – nice phones They only talk when they have something important or interesting to say – a refreshing change!! FINLAND

7. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 7 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! EU as French-led superpower humiliates US EU as German-led superpower humiliates France We invented the EU and are the only ones who really understand it. arrogant spongers Should not be so rude to Anglo-Saxons, who twice saved them from dictatorships. FRANCE

8. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 8 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! federal Europe solves German problem once and for all popular backlash in Germany against euro and/or enlargement We pay all the bills: we deserve most say. Better friends than enemies.... Stop blaming them for Hitler – all those responsible are DEAD. GERMANY

9. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 9 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! EU admits Cyprus & screws Turkey EU admits Turkey and screws Greece We invented democracy; we should have more respect. Levantine rule-breakers Lovely people, food, islands and music (and thank you for democreacy), but dont ask us for any more money. GREECE

10. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 10 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! EU adopts Dutch model squeezed between France and Germany We are founder members and dseserve more respect and attention. know-it-all delightful, industrious and impressive country which punches above its weight – I love Anne Frank HOLLAND

11. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 11 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! continued boom on back of EU EU ends Irish neutrality We are (or were) the EUs economic stars. They owe it all to us. Even the luck of the Irish must run out sometime. IRELAND

12. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 12 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! a totally federal Europe kicked off top table for being too flaky We are Europes true believers. Great food – dodgy finances and politics Dont change – we need a bit of fun in Europe. ITALY

13. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 13 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! more of those lovely eurocrat jobs EU ends tax-haven status This is our stage. too powerful for a micro-state Thanks for your help in WWII. LUXEMBOURG

14. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 14 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! The EU leaves us alone as we are, The EU gets its grubby hands on our oil. We are the heirs of a great civilisation – the Vikings. Why should THEY have all the oil? Hugely impressive, but a bit anonymous – surely the way they like it! NORWAY

15. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 15 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! one day catches up with rest of EU economically small countries marginalized Dont confuse us with Spain. poor, but honest – and thanks for Eusebio underrated, badly led for many years PORTUGAL

16. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 16 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! even more billions of EU money no more EU money We are one of the EUs leading nations. greedy Where did it all go wrong? SPAIN

17. October 2013 Chris SNUGGS, formerly DOS of ISUGA – Quimper,. FranceISUGA 17 The Economist Country Opinion Grid Their greatest hope? Their greatest fear? What they say about themselves? What others say about them? What Chris says! EU becomes more honest (i.e. Swedish) EU becomes more corrupt (i.e. like the Club Med) We are the truest social democrats. a tad too self-righteous Why are we not more like them? Thanks for Ingmar Bergman & Wallander? SWEDEN