Sentences with phrase «brussels eurocrats»

Although some worried that the Brussels Eurocrats would take a solid - gold idea and transmute it into lead, most soon came to realize that the efficient path went through the commission.

The Brussels eurocrats are in the image of Plato's Philospher King, only there are too many Kings all believing themselves to be the most capable ruler.

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However, trying to deliver meaningful reform in the UK's relationship with the EU is an almost impossible task, especially given that what Cameron claims to want — a little less EU interference in British affairs — is completely at odds with what the eurocrats in Brussels want — ever - increasing EU interference in everyone's affairs.

Since joining the common market in 1975 the people of Britain have been repeatedly told by europhile politicians in Westminster and eurocrats in Brussels that the European project represents no threat whatsoever to British sovereignty or democracy.

Yes, E.U. institutions are hampered by the so - called democratic deficit, and many Europeans can be forgiven for thinking that «eurocrats» in Brussels do not have their best interests at heart.

However, an anti-EU campaign that taps into popular prejudices against Eurocrats and Brussels red tape, stoked by a hostile tabloid press, might seduce Hammond or even Boris Johnson sufficiently to become the figurehead for a Brexit campaign — alongside, presumably, Nigel Farage.

The decision may bring relief from the meddling of Eurocrats in distant Brussels.

LONDON (AP)-- Britain's Daily Mail newspaper will tell you that many things you eat can give you cancer, global warming is probably bunk and the British way of life is under threat from pernicious Eurocrats in Brussels.