Popular Myths About The European Union

Popular Myths About The European Union

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On June 23rd, the UK will hold a referendum to decide whether or not to stay in the European Union. As voters make up their minds, it turns out there are a lot of misperceptions out there about the EU, its regulations and how they impact the UK.

 For example, about a quarter of us think bananas that are “too bendy” are banned from being imported into the UK. Federica Cocco is with the Financial Times to bust some of the popular myths and explain how they might impact the Brexit vote.