The Next 3 Countries to Drop Out of the EU If the Brexit Referendum Passes

Many economists believe if the Brexit referendum passes, then other countries could leave the European Union, too.
No state has ever left the EU – an economic bloc of 28 countries – since its creation in 1993. That’s why the Brexit referendum is such a big deal.
It could cause a domino effect of more ‘exit’ referendums from other member states, which would threaten the EU’s sovereignty.
There are three countries in particular that are most likely to leave the EU after Britain. These countries benefit least from their membership.
But before we take a look at these three countries, let’s talk about thereasons behind the Brexit vote and its current status…
The UK Prime Minister David Cameron is largely credited for the Brexit referendum – or the vote to exit the European Union. Although he personally supports Britain remaining in the EU, he promised in 2013 to hold a referendum to remain in or leave the EU if Conservatives won the 2015 election, according to the Financial Times.
Cameron set the referendum vote for Thursday, June 23, 2016.
The most current poll, published by Ipsos MORI poll on June 16 – exactly one week ahead of the vote – shows that the majority of Brits want Brexit:
53% of Brits want to leave the trade and customs union 47% want to remain

This post was published at Wall Street Examiner on June 16, 2016.