I find Ireland politics very confusing (much more than GB politics). I read on internet about Troubles but still not clear.
It felt to me that Ireland is not very friendly with UK and some people in NI want to join Ireland.
Then why UK offers special benefits to Ireland (like common travel area) and not consider Ireland as just another 3rd country (say France)?
Is it offered as a bribe to prevent any fight between NI and Ireland?
If UK can be friend with Germany (with whom UK fought in WWs) why Ireland can't be good friend with its closest neighbor UK (rather than taking side with EU)?
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