Abstract
A wise man once said that a nation which did not know its own history would be condemned to repeat its mistakes. The History of Britain accession and membership to the EC and EU has singled out the country, compared to the other members. The recent events in Britain European political strategy under Blair leadership tend to show that the British Prime Minister takes the first statement into account. Indeed, Mr Blair's stance on the EU issues highlights a shift compared to the policies implemented by Britain over the past decades. A historical analysis of Britain's relationship with the EU illustrates the difficulty encountered by successive governments in shaping the British European Policy.
