Biculturalism and complexities of Brexit

AS a German living in the UK for 40 years, I would like the British - for all kinds of political and cultural reasons - to stay in the European Union. With my English hat on, it's a bit less clear cut. To understand the British psyche, you need a touch of bicultural enlightenment.

The more European or German politicians do to convince the Brits to remain in the EU, the more British eurosceptics will say the Europeans are acting for their own advantage. A real conundrum ahead of the referendum.

Political fine-tuning is needed. Non-British Europeans must find the right tone.