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The UK is one of the key geopolitical actors in Europe and an influential member of the European Union. However, the current EU’s policy does not match the British Government’s aims and national interests. The forthcoming United Kingdom European Union membership referendum gives British people a chance to decide whether the UK has to leave the EU in order to protect its sovereignty or remain the EU member and try to influence its policy in the appropriate way. The report sets out the reasons for holding the referendum and controversial standpoints on the issue.